Relating to the commission on uniform state laws

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 9, 202628–17
Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
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 The governor's appointees to the commission on uniform state laws must now be approved by the senate. This commission will also have to send reports about its spending to the legislative council for approval. Additionally, they must send their ideas for new laws to the leaders of both the House and the Senate.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the commission on uniform state laws. The bill requires appointees by the governor to the commission to be confirmed by the senate. The bill also requires the commission to submit a report of its expenses to the legislative council for approval and to submit a report of recommended legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.

Changed since by amendment S-5079; see Amendments.

Full bill text²

House subcommittee

Named March 12, 2026. On March 17, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§5.1 §5.4

How the Code works³

Lobbying

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