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Relating to reimbursement for security expenses of members of the general assembly and statewide elected officials
Topics:State budgetState government
Same legislation: HF 2597
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2597
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2597 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2597 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa's governor, lieutenant governor, and other statewide elected officials, along with members of the general assembly, can get money to help pay for home security. They could receive a one-time payment of up to $5,000 to install a system and up to $100 every month to run it. To get this money, these officials must show receipts for their security expenses.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the reimbursement of security expenses for members of the general assembly and statewide elected officials. The bill entitles the members of the general assembly, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, secretary of agriculture, and attorney general to a one-time reimbursement of up to $5,000 for the installation of a home security system and up to $100 per month for the operation of a home security system. The bill requires members of the general assembly and statewide elected officials to submit receipts for reimbursement. Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Iowa, the provision allowing members of the general assembly to receive reimbursement applies upon the convening of the 92nd General Assembly in January 2027.
House subcommittee
Named January 29, 2026. On February 9, 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
2 written public comments to its subcommittee: February 9, 2026 (2) · on the Legislature’s site
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Lobbying
3 for · 0 against · 3 undecided · Who →
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This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None got through a chamber.
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