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Providing a standing appropriation to the state board of regents for pediatric cancer research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics

Sponsored by Rep. Jason Gearhart (R)

Topics:State budgetHealth careHigher education

Same legislation: HF 2310, HF 2758

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Also covers HF 2310 and HF 2758.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 4, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2310
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2310 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2310 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Starting in 2026, the state would give a yearly amount of money to the state board of regents to fund pediatric cancer research. This money would go toward laboratory work and clinical trials at the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics. The funds cannot be used for office costs or other unrelated activities, and officials must report every year on how the money was spent.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides a standing appropriation from the general fund of the state to the state board of regents (regents) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter in an amount equal to $1 per Iowa resident, based on the most recent annual population estimate by the United States census bureau, not to exceed $3 million per fiscal year. The bill provides that the moneys are to be used for pediatric cancer research, including laboratory research and clinical trials at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics. The moneys are not to be used for administrative or overhead costs and unrelated activities. The bill requires the regents to submit an annual report to the governor and the general assembly detailing how the moneys were used in the immediately preceding fiscal year.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. On January 30, 2026 it recommended passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: April 1, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§135.196

How the Code works3

Lobbying

6 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

HF 2057RenumberedHF 2310Renumberedfrom HF 2057HF 2758Passed a chamberfrom HF 2310