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IA HF2270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Helena Hayes

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 8A.202 to prohibit the Department of Administrative Services from establishing public library standards that require compliance with policies or standards issued by private organizations unless expressly authorized by statute

  • Modifies the Enrich Iowa program (Section 8A.209) to add the same restriction on performance measures, preventing requirements tied to private organization standards

  • Public libraries must comply with department-adopted performance measures to remain eligible for Enrich Iowa program funding and direct state assistance

  • The bill targets standards and performance measures used to evaluate public libraries for state funding eligibility, limiting the influence of external private organizations on library requirements

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to standards and performance measures for public libraries.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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