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IA HF2632

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Matson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • School district bond propositions would require only a simple majority (more than 50%) of votes cast to pass, rather than the current 60% supermajority requirement
  • Counties, cities, townships, non-school district school corporations, and local boards/commissions would retain the existing 60% supermajority requirement for bond authorization
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 75.1 to create separate approval thresholds for school districts versus other local government entities
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 296.6 to align school district bond issuance procedures with the new majority vote standard

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 349.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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