Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2156: A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2156 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms. Primary sponsor: Heather Matson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Larry McBurney (Democratic), J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Matson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Angel Ramirez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Mary Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Dan Gosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Monica Kurth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Elinor Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Eric Gjerde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Aime Wichtendahl | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Jerome Amos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Brian Meyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Jennifer Konfrst | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bob Kressig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Larry McBurney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| J.D. Scholten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Rob Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Ken Croken | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Austin Baeth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sean Bagniewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.