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IA HF2192

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Dieken

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • School district bond elections would require 80% voter approval to pass, increased from the current 60% threshold that applies to other local government entities
  • Failed school district bond proposals submitted on or after July 1, 2026, would trigger a 4-year waiting period before the same district could hold another bond election
  • School boards would be required to deposit funds equal to at least 50% of the total project cost before calling a bond election, with those funds restricted to the proposed project unless the bond fails or is abandoned
  • Elections on school bond propositions must be held on dates specified in Iowa Code section 39.2, subsection 4, paragraph "d"
  • The bill amends Iowa Code sections 75.1, 296.3, and 296.6 relating to bond election requirements

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements and limitations applicable to school districts.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 164.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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