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HF 153Died when the session ended · February 11, 2025

Requiring Iowa state university and the university of northern Iowa to reestablish men’s baseball teams that qualify for participation in the national collegiate athletic association

Sponsored by Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R)

Topics:Higher education

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2025
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary The state board of regents must tell Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa to bring back their men's baseball teams. These schools will also need to take the necessary steps to make sure their teams can compete in national college sports competitions.1

Read the official explanation

This bill requires the state board of regents to direct Iowa state university and the university of northern Iowa to reestablish men’s baseball teams that qualify for participation in the national collegiate athletic association and to take all steps necessary to pursue such participation.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2025. On February 11, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§262.9

How the Code works3

Lobbying

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