Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to standards and performance measures for public libraries
Sponsored by Rep. Helena Hayes (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 Public libraries must follow certain rules to get money from the Enrich Iowa program. This bill says the state cannot force libraries to follow rules from private organizations unless a specific law says they have to.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, a public library is eligible to receive funding from the enrich Iowa program if the library is in compliance with standards and performance measures adopted by the department of administrative services (department). This bill provides that the standards and performance measures adopted by the department cannot require a public library to comply with or adopt a policy or standard issued by a private organization unless expressly authorized by statute.
House subcommittee
Named February 10, 2026. On February 12, 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
69 written public comments to its subcommittee: February 12, 2026 (69) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
4 for · 9 against · 1 undecided · Who →