Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 2045: A bill for an act increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases by the same percentage as the increase in federal social security benefits.

In committee Last action January 14, 2026: Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Pike.

Plain-language summary

SF 2045 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases by the same percentage as the increase in federal social security benefits. Primary sponsor: Molly Donahue (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Renee Hardman (Democratic), Catelin Drey (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Pike.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Molly Donahue (Democratic); Art Staed (Democratic); Renee Hardman (Democratic); Catelin Drey (Democratic); and 12 more.