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SF 2039

Lets legislative leaders intervene in lawsuits over agency actions

The bill allows the majority and minority leaders of the Iowa Senate and House to join court challenges to state agency decisions. Other lawmakers may join a motion to intervene. It does not directly address K-12 schools, students, teachers, or school funding.

Official title

A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Signed5 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Senate
  4. House
  5. Governor

Last action, Jun 2: Signed by Governor. S.J. 1030.

Votes

On these agendas

  • Judiciary CommitteeMar 18

    Williams-CH, Dunwell, Wessel-Kroeschell SF 2019 – Lawler-CH, Williams, Srinivas SF 2039 – Holt-CH, C. Thomson, Wichtendahl SF 2157 – Lawler-CH, Watkins, Olson SF 472 –

  • Judiciary CommitteeMar 12

    Williams-CH, Dunwell, Wessel-Kroeschell SF 2019 – Lawler-CH, Williams, Srinivas SF 2039 – Holt-CH, C. Thomson, Wichtendahl SF 2157 – Lawler-CH, Watkins, Olson SF 472 –

  • Judiciary SubcommitteeMar 9

    Discussion on SF 2039 Discussion on SF 2039

  • Judiciary CommitteeJan 26

    tablishing the offense of assault by criminal groping, and providing penalties. SF 2039 Senator Bousselot: A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of t

  • Judiciary SubcommitteeJan 21

    SF 2039 SF 2039 Join instructions

History

  • Signed by Governor. S.J. 1030.Senate · Jun 2
  • Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028.Senate · May 11
  • Message from House. S.J. 940.Senate · Apr 30
  • Immediate message. H.J. 1066.House · Apr 30
  • Explanation of vote. H.J. 1083.House · May 1
  • Passed House, yeas 59, nays 25. H.J. 1065.House · Apr 30
  • House receded. H.J. 1065.House · Apr 30
  • Message from Senate. H.J. 1010.House · Apr 27
  • Immediate message. S.J. 885.Senate · Apr 27
  • Senate refused to concur with S-5188. S.J. 883.Senate · Apr 27
  • Message from House, with amendment S-5188. S.J. 813.Senate · Apr 16
  • Immediate message. H.J. 917.House · Apr 15
  • Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158.House · May 2
  • Passed House, yeas 71, nays 24. H.J. 916.House · Apr 15
  • Amendment H-8286 adopted. H.J. 916.House · Apr 15
  • Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 915.House · Apr 15
  • Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158.House · May 2
  • Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8286, yeas 67, nays 27. H.J. 915.House · Apr 15
  • Point of order raised on Amendment H-8286, ruled not germane. H.J. 914.House · Apr 15
  • Amendment H-8286 filed. H.J. 804.House · Apr 1
  • Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.House · Mar 26
  • Placed on calendar. H.J. 707.House · Mar 19
  • Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 6. Excused, 1. H.J. 707.House · Mar 18
  • Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 707.House · Mar 18
  • Subcommittee recommends passage.House · Mar 9
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 12:30PM RM 103.House · Mar 4
  • Subcommittee: Holt, Thomson, C. and Wichtendahl. H.J. 525.House · Mar 3
  • Read first time, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 403.House · Feb 24
  • Message from Senate. H.J. 378.House · Feb 23
  • Immediate message. S.J. 348.Senate · Feb 23
  • Passed Senate, yeas 36, nays 11. S.J. 347.Senate · Feb 23
  • Placed on calendar.Senate · Jan 27
  • Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 152.Senate · Jan 27
  • Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Jan 21
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 3:30PM Room 315.Senate · Jan 20
  • Subcommittee: Bousselot, Dickey, and Weiner. S.J. 107.Senate · Jan 15
  • Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 63.Senate · Jan 13