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IA SJR2010

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Government

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of Iowa
  • The American cream draft horse is the only draft horse breed native to the United States, tracing its bloodline to a mare named "Old Granny" that first appeared in Hamilton County, Iowa records in 1911
  • The breed was recognized by the Iowa Department of Agriculture in 1950 and is identifiable by its cream coat, pink skin, and amber-colored eyes from the champagne dilution gene
  • Requires the State Historical Society to cooperate with the American Cream Draft Horse Association to obtain and display pictures and representations of the breed in the state historical museum
  • Requires the editor of the Iowa Official Register to include a picture and commentary of the breed alongside other state symbols (rock, flower, bird, tree)

Legislative Description

A joint resolution designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iowa. (Formerly SJR 2007.)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Wulf, Cooling and Hora. H.J. 667.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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