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Procedural moves

The floor fights that don’t show up as a final vote: motions to suspend the rules (often a minority party trying to force a vote on its amendment), amendments ruled not germane or out of order, and bills deferred or reconsidered in the 2026 session. Read from each bill’s official history, which gives the outcome and sometimes the count, but not who made the motion. How floor debate works

Both chambersHouseSenate

192
procedural moves
78
motions to suspend the rules that failed
46
amendments ruled not germane

AllMotion to suspend the rules (86)Deferred (15)Point of order (49)Amendment ruled out of order (30)Motion to place on the calendar (6)Other motion (6)

  • HF 1036 Relating to human trafficking, including screening children, civil statutes of l…
    Deferred · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 978.
    Deferred
  • HF 2769 Relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1104.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1150.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8482, ruled not germane. H.J. 1142.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2769 Relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8454 to amendment H-8449, ruled not germane. H.J. 1103.
    Ruled not germane
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1142.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8485, ruled not germane. H.J. 1145.
    Ruled not germane
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8481, ruled not germane. H.J. 1141.
    Ruled not germane
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 21–57 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8481, yeas 21, nays 57. H.J. 1141.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8484, ruled not germane. H.J. 1144.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2769 Relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 27–57 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8454 to amendment H-8449, yeas 27, nays 57. H.J. 1103.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8488, ruled not germane. H.J. 1149.
    Ruled not germane
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1148.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 21–57 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8485, yeas 21, nays 57. H.J. 1146.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 21–57 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8484, yeas 21, nays 57. H.J. 1144.
    Failed
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5126 out of order. S.J. 973.
    Ruled out of order
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1146.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 22–56 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8482, yeas 22, nays 56. H.J. 1142.
    Failed
  • SF 2167 Relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certa…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5010 out of order. S.J. 968.
    Ruled out of order
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 21–57 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8488, yeas 21, nays 57. H.J. 1149.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · 22–56 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8486, yeas 22, nays 56. H.J. 1147.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1143.
    Failed
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Point of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8486, ruled not germane. H.J. 1147.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2769 Relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments H-8418 and H-8422 out of order. H.J. 1103.
    Ruled out of order
  • SJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 2, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1145.
    Failed
  • HF 2782 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and …
    Point of order · House · May 1, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8466 to amendment H-8461, ruled not germane. H.J. 1079.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2782 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 1, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1080.
    Failed
  • HF 2782 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · May 1, 2026 · 25–58 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8466 to amendment H-8461, yeas 25, nays 58. H.J. 1079.
    Failed
  • HF 2783 Relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the fun…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 30, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8395 out of order. H.J. 1059.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2284 Relating to the use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or regis…
    Deferred · Senate · April 30, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 941.
    Deferred
  • HF 2787 Prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, provid…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1039.
    Failed
  • HF 2787 Prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, provid…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 29, 2026 · 27–64 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8434, yeas 27, nays 64. H.J. 1039.
    Failed
  • HF 2787 Prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, provid…
    Point of order · House · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8434, ruled not germane. H.J. 1038.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2694 Relating to the regulation of certain places and activities by the governor
    Point of order · Senate · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5123, ruled in order. S.J. 922.
  • HF 864 Requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 29, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5012 out of order. S.J. 916.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 28–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8425, yeas 28, nays 62. H.J. 1027.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1028.
    Failed
  • SF 472 Relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collecti…
    Deferred · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8419 filed, deferred. H.J. 1019.
    Deferred
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1025.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1027.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 29–61 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendmend H-8423, yeas 29, nays 61. H.J. 1024.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8423, ruled not germane. H.J. 1023.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8426, ruled not germane. H.J. 1027.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 30–60 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8426, yeas 30, nays 60. H.J. 1028.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8424, ruled not germane. H.J. 1025.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1026.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8425, ruled not germane. H.J. 1026.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 472 Relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collecti…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on H-8421, ruled not germane. H.J. 1018.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 472 Relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collecti…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 35–55 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8421, yeas 35, nays 55. H.J. 1018.
    Failed
  • SF 472 Relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collecti…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1019.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 29–61 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8424, yeas 29, nays 61. H.J. 1025.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1030.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 28, 2026 · 28–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8427, yeas 28, nays 62. H.J. 1029.
    Failed
  • HF 2772 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state,…
    Point of order · House · April 28, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8427, ruled not germane. H.J. 1029.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2754 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter scho…
    Deferred · Senate · April 27, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 887.
    Deferred
  • HF 2768 Relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and re…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 27, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 1008.
    Failed
  • HF 2768 Relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and re…
    Point of order · House · April 27, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on H-8411, ruled not germane. H.J. 1007.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2768 Relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and re…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 27, 2026 · 27–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8411, yeas 27, nays 62. H.J. 1008.
    Failed
  • HF 2767 Providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, providing for fees, mak…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 27, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8410 filed, out of order. H.J. 1001.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2500 Relating to townships, including the appointment and duties of township officers…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 22, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5189 out of order. S.J. 872.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2472 Relating to state and local government taxes, fees, financial authority, and bud…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 22, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 984.
    Failed
  • SF 2472 Relating to state and local government taxes, fees, financial authority, and bud…
    Point of order · House · April 22, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8397 to amendment H-8394, ruled not germane. H.J. 982.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2472 Relating to state and local government taxes, fees, financial authority, and bud…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 22, 2026 · 26–61 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8397 to amendment H-8394, yeas 26, nays 61. H.J. 982.
    Failed
  • HF 2601 Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns …
    Point of order · Senate · April 21, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5203, ruled not germane. S.J. 853.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2499 Relating to captive insurance companies and life captive reinsurance companies, …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 21, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5197 out of order. S.J. 856.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 473 Relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of certain entitie…
    Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8320, ruled not germane. H.J. 936.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2562 Relating to care facility placement decisions for certain adults, and including …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5184 out of order. S.J. 832.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 473 Relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of certain entitie…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 937.
    Failed
  • SF 473 Relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of certain entitie…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · 39–53 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8320, yeas 39, nays 53. H.J. 936.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 946.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amend H-8386 to amendment H-8335, ruled not germane. H.J. 945.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2764 Relating to school district budgeting by modifying provisions relating to propos…
    Point of order · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8385 to amendment H-8382, ruled not germane. H.J. 942.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2764 Relating to school district budgeting by modifying provisions relating to propos…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 943.
    Failed
  • HF 2764 Relating to school district budgeting by modifying provisions relating to propos…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · 32–60 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8385 to amendment H-8382, yeas 32, nays 60. H.J. 942.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 20, 2026 · 31–60 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8386 to amendment H-8335, yeas 31, nays 60. H.J. 945.
    Failed
  • HF 2305 Relating to health care decisions related to palliative care, hospice programs, …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 16, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments S-5140 and S-5122 out of order. S.J. 822.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2039 Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 15, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 915.
    Prevailed
  • SF 2039 Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 15, 2026 · 67–27 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8286, yeas 67, nays 27. H.J. 915.
  • SF 512 Relating to statutes of limitations in civil actions
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 15, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5182 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 800.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2039 Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for…
    Point of order · House · April 15, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on Amendment H-8286, ruled not germane. H.J. 914.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2704 Relating to victim protections including victim counselors, protective orders, s…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 13, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8345 out of order. H.J. 877.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2254 Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contract…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 13, 2026 · 34–56 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319, yeas 34, nays 56. H.J. 885.
    Failed
  • HF 2254 Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contract…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 13, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 885.
    Failed
  • HF 2254 Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contract…
    Point of order · House · April 13, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319, ruled not germane. H.J. 884.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 860.
    Prevailed
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 8, 2026 · 64–24 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8268, as amended, yeas 64, nays 24. H.J. 860.
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Deferred · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8308 to amendment H-8268 deferred. H.J. 859.
    Deferred
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Point of order · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8268, as amended, ruled not germane. H.J. 859.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Point of order · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on Amendment H-8313, ruled not germane. H.J. 861.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 862.
    Failed
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 8, 2026 · 23–65 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8313, yeas 23, nays 65. H.J. 861.
    Failed
  • HF 2748 Relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8340 to amendment H-8327 filed, ruled out of order. H.J. 856.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2231 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protecte…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 8, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8308 to amendment H-8268 out of order. H.J. 859.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2596 Regulating the marketing of grain, making penalties applicable, and including ef…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · April 7, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5105 out of order. S.J. 741.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 6, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 816.
    Failed
  • HF 2521 Relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal she…
    Deferred · Senate · April 6, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 727.
    Deferred
  • HF 2748 Relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the…
    Deferred · House · April 6, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred, retained on calendar. H.J. 818.
    Deferred
  • SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · April 6, 2026 · 28–64 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8302, yeas 28, nays 64. H.J. 816.
    Failed
  • SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
    Point of order · House · April 6, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8302, ruled not germane. H.J. 815.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 378 Relating to speed limits, including the speed limit range for which certain exce…
    Deferred · House · April 1, 2026 · Journal
    Committee amendment H-8231 deferred. H.J. 795.
    Deferred
  • SF 378 Relating to speed limits, including the speed limit range for which certain exce…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · April 1, 2026 · Journal
    Committee amendment H-8231 out of order. H.J. 795.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2384 Relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit…
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • HJR 2008 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to work…
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2380 Providing for a community-based wage enforcement program for purposes of the sta…
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2378 Increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases …
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2385 Prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, provi…
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • HF 2378 Increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases …
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • HF 2384 Relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit…
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2631 Relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for…
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • SF 2426 Relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial …
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments H-8061 and H-8065 out of order. H.J. 773.
    Ruled out of order
  • HJR 2008 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to work…
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • HF 2380 Providing for a community-based wage enforcement program for purposes of the sta…
    Other motion · House · March 31, 2026 · Journal
    Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.
    Prevailed
  • HF 2631 Relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for…
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2385 Prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, provi…
    Motion to place on the calendar · House · March 31, 2026 · 92–0 · Journal
    Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.
  • HF 2337 Relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials or professional …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 30, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5136 out of order. S.J. 667.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2464 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Point of order · Senate · March 24, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised, ruled well taken. S.J. 629.
    Point well taken
  • SF 2427 Providing a limitation on civil or criminal liability for any alleged actual or …
    Deferred · Senate · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 623.
    Deferred
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 23, 2026 · 28–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8251, yeas 28, nays 62. H.J. 721.
    Failed
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Point of order · House · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8251, ruled not germane. H.J. 720.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 723.
    Failed
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 722.
    Failed
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 23, 2026 · 28–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8249, yeas 28, nays 62. H.J. 722.
    Failed
  • SF 572 Prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China,…
    Point of order · House · March 23, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8249, ruled not germane. H.J. 722.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · 33–60 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8237, yeas 33, nays 60. H.J. 696.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 694.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 697.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 693.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · 28–63 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amednment H-8238, yeas 28, nays 63. H.J. 694.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8238 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 693.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 19, 2026 · 33–60 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8236, yeas 33, nays 60. H.J. 692.
    Failed
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8237 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 695.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2739 Relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance …
    Point of order · House · March 19, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8236 to amendment H-8233, ruled not germane. H.J. 692.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2204 Relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns …
    Deferred · Senate · March 17, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 582.
    Deferred
  • HF 2133 Designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties ap…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 17, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8229 to amendment H-8202 filed, ruled out of order. H.J. 678.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2329 Relating to interest rates and charges on regulated loans, and consumer credit t…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 12, 2026 · 28–63 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8199, yeas 28, nays 63. H.J. 647.
    Failed
  • HF 2642 Relating to the use of water, including beneficial use in the context of water a…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 12, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments H-8039, H-8040 and H-8041 out of order. H.J. 654.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2629 Relating to trespass, and providing penalties
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 12, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8166 out of order. H.J. 652.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2329 Relating to interest rates and charges on regulated loans, and consumer credit t…
    Point of order · House · March 12, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8199, ruled not germane. H.J. 647.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2329 Relating to interest rates and charges on regulated loans, and consumer credit t…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 12, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 648.
    Failed
  • HF 2716 Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; the medical assistanc…
    Point of order · House · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8180, ruled not germane. H.J. 627.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2716 Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; the medical assistanc…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 10, 2026 · 31–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8180, yeas 31, nays 62. H.J. 627.
    Failed
  • SF 2341 Relating to the approval and publication of meeting minutes of county boards of …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments S-5037 and S-5065 out of order. S.J. 533.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2434 Relating to local government, including the approval of action by ordinance, and…
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5093 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 548.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2716 Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; the medical assistanc…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 628.
    Failed
  • SF 2404 Requiring the department of education to develop and administer a pilot program …
    Amendment ruled out of order · Senate · March 10, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment S-5084 filed, ruled out of order. S.J. 536.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2215 Relating to natural resources, including office locations of the director of nat…
    Point of order · Senate · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5080, ruled not germane. S.J. 503.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 579 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civ…
    Deferred · Senate · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 495.
    Deferred
  • HF 2538 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties o…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8108 out of order. H.J. 612.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2538 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties o…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 9, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8098, out of order. H.J. 612.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 579 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 5, 2026 · 60–26 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8157, yeas 60, nays 26. H.J. 599.
  • SF 579 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civ…
    Point of order · House · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on H-8157, ruled not germane. H.J. 598.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 579 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civ…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 599.
    Prevailed
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Point of order · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5070, ruled in order. S.J. 487.
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Point of order · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on S-5072, ruled not germane. S.J. 487.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2444 Creating regulations for cigar bars, modifying the smokefree air Act, and includ…
    Deferred · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 485.
    Deferred
  • SF 2168 Relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career trainin…
    Deferred · Senate · March 5, 2026 · Journal
    Deferred. S.J. 486.
    Deferred
  • HF 2515 Relating to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitat…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8137 out of order. H.J. 531.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Deferred · House · March 4, 2026 · 30–63 · Journal
    Motion to defer, yeas 30, nays 63, lost. H.J. 556.
    Failed
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 562.
    Failed
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 561.
    Failed
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · 29–63 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8148, yeas 29, nays 63. H.J. 563.
    Failed
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8149, ruled not germane. H.J. 560.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 554.
    Failed
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · 33–62 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8124, yeas 33, nays 62. H.J. 555.
    Failed
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8121, ruled not germane. H.J. 553.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 563.
    Failed
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · 31–64 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8121, yeas 31, nays 64. H.J. 553.
    Failed
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · 30–63 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8149, yeas 30, nays 63. H.J. 560.
    Failed
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8124, ruled not germane. H.J. 554.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · 30–63 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8146, yeas 30, nays 63. H.J. 562.
    Failed
  • HF 2505 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Amendments H-8111, H-8132, H-8133 out of order. H.J. 559.
    Ruled out of order
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8148, ruled not germane. H.J. 562.
    Ruled not germane
  • SF 2399 Relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions
    Point of order · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8146, ruled not germane. H.J. 561.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2542 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 4, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 555.
    Failed
  • HF 2610 Relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical educa…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 492.
    Failed
  • HF 2610 Relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical educa…
    Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8086, ruled not germane. H.J. 491.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8089, ruled not germane. H.J. 520.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · 29–66 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8089, yeas 29, nays 66. H.J. 520.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · 30–65 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8082, yeas 30, nays 65. H.J. 519.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8084 out of order. H.J. 516.
    Ruled out of order
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 521.
    Failed
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Point of order · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8082, ruled not germane. H.J. 519.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2676 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrit…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 520.
    Failed
  • HF 2510 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social s…
    Deferred · House · March 3, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8100 deferred. H.J. 506.
    Deferred
  • HF 2610 Relating to education programs and systems, including career and technical educa…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · March 3, 2026 · 29–66 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8086, yeas 29, nays 66. H.J. 491.
    Failed
  • HF 2102 Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for driver’s license examin…
    Point of order · House · February 26, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8049, ruled not germane. H.J. 458.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2102 Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for driver’s license examin…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · February 26, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 459.
    Failed
  • HF 2102 Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for driver’s license examin…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · February 26, 2026 · 25–61 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8049, yeas 25, nays 61. H.J. 458.
    Failed
  • HF 2547 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to career acade…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · February 24, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 406.
    Prevailed
  • HF 2547 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to career acade…
    Point of order · House · February 24, 2026 · Journal
    Point of order raised on amendment H-8014, ruled not germane. H.J. 405.
    Ruled not germane
  • HF 2547 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to career acade…
    Motion to suspend the rules · House · February 24, 2026 · Journal
    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8014. H.J. 406.
  • SF 2201 Relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the c…
    Amendment ruled out of order · House · February 19, 2026 · Journal
    Amendment H-8008 ruled out of order. H.J. 353.
    Ruled out of order