Here’s what to know about some of the changes in Iowa Code taking effect: Gender identity in the Iowa Civil Rights Act: The first bill Reynolds signed in the 2025 legislative session was Senate File ...

Despite the protestors’ outcry, Iowa lawmakers approved Senate File 418 in a party line vote in the Senate, 33-15, and a vote with bipartisan opposition in the House, 60-35. Five Republicans joined ...

Lennon Janes speaks during a subcommittee hearing for Senate File 418, removing gender identity protections from the Iowa Civil Rights Act on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Des Moines.

The Iowa Legislature passed a bill (Senate File 418) removing “gender identity” as a protected characteristic under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The Act prohibits discrimination in employment ...

Per Senate File 75, the Legislative Services Agency must deliver its first districting draft to the counties by January 1, 2026, Martin said. The Story County commission will hold a public hearing and ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee ended up advancing Senate File 418 on a 14-6 vote along party lines, with all Republicans in favor.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) — Governor Reynolds released the following statement after signing Iowa Senate File 418 into law on Friday: “Today, I am signing into law a bill that safeguards the ...

The Iowa Senate and House of Representatives (House) passed a bill on Thursday that will remove protection from discrimination on “gender identity” grounds from the Iowa Code, effectively restricting ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster assistance bill into law Tuesday. The bill, Senate File 619, aims to provide aid to Iowans recovering from 2024 disasters, while ...

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller will lead a group of rank-and-file service members around the halls of the Senate next Wednesday to lobby for Pete Hegseth before lawmakers leave for Christmas.

A federal appeals court on Friday affirmed an injunction against the enforcement of a controversial Iowa immigration law.

Senate File 496, signed into law in 2023, requires schools to remove books depicting sexual acts. It also prohibits discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation before seventh grade.