Legislation

FIRST WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The first week of the legislative session is largely ceremonial. This is the second year of the two-year General Assembly.

NEW NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHAIR Sen. Annette Sweeney (RIowa Falls) will again chair the Senate’s Natural Resources and Environment Committee, while Rep. Devon Wood (RNew

SIXTEENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION We’re now officially in overtime at the state capitol. Today (May 2) was scheduled last day of the legislative

THIRTEENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION It was a relatively light week at the Capitol. The House wrapped up its work by Wednesday, while the

TWELVETH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Less than a month remains until the 2025 legislative session ends. This week marked the second funnel week, during

ELEVENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Subcommittee and committee work picked up as the second funnel deadline is next Friday, April 4th. Bills must pass

TENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Happy Spring! This week, both chambers focused primarily on floor debate, although some subcommittees and committees did meet in

NINTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION As the legislative session moves past the first funnel, the pace slows significantly. Most of the work shifts to

EIGHTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION The first legislative funnel has come to an end! This week, lobbyists and legislators were busy moving between subcommittees