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Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Klimesh (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeJanuary 27, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 23, 202636–11
- Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 202671–24
- Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Leaders from both the Senate and the House would be allowed to join legal cases that challenge decisions made by state agencies. Other members of the Iowa legislature can also join these cases if they support the request.1
Read the official explanation
This bill authorizes the majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives to each intervene in a proceeding for judicial review of agency action under Code chapter 17A, the Iowa administrative procedure Act. The bill authorizes other members of the general assembly to join a motion to intervene filed pursuant to the bill.
Changed since by amendment H-8286; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named March 3, 2026. On March 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
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: March 9, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site