Bills › 91st General Assembly
Designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iowa
Sponsored by Sen. Annette Sweeney (R)
Topics:AgricultureState government
Same legislation: SJR 2007
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
- Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 11, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 9, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDid not pass
- Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa would name the American cream draft horse as its official state horse. The state historical museum would display pictures and information about this horse, and its image would be added to the Iowa official register alongside the state flower, bird, tree, and rock.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution designates the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of Iowa. The state records commission is required to obtain pictures and other appropriate representations of the American cream draft horse and display the pictures and information in the state historical museum. The editor of the Iowa official register is required to include in the Iowa official register a picture of the American cream draft horse along with pictures of the state rock, state flower, state bird, and state tree.
Changed since by amendment S-5077; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named March 12, 2026. Meeting: Thursday, March 19 · 8:30 AM · House Lounge (Cancelled).
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
6 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 19, 2026 (6) · on the Legislature’s site
Lobbying
1 for · 0 against · 1 undecided · Who →
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Tried before
91st General Assembly
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None became law, though one got through a chamber.
- SJR 2002 Designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iow…90th General Assembly · Passed Senate · same titlePassed a chamber
- SJR 10 Designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iow…90th General Assembly · In committee · very similarCleared committee
- HJR 2001 Designating the Iowa darter as the official state fish for the State of Iowa90th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · similarCleared committee
- SJR 2005 Designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iow…89th General Assembly · In committee · very similarCleared committee
- SJR 6 Designating the channel catfish as the official state fish for the state of Iowa89th General Assembly · In committee · similarCleared committee
Similar bills this General Assembly
- HSB 292 Designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iow…91st General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passageNearly identical
- HJR 2 Designating the Iowa darter as the official state fish for the state of Iowa91st General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passageSimilar
Matched by wording or an identical title.