Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2378: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2378 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 10, 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: Dan Gosa (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Rick Olson (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Jeff Cooling (Democratic), Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Ruth Ann Gaines (Democratic), Megan Srinivas (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Gosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Brian Meyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Elinor Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Heather Matson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jerome Amos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Aime Wichtendahl | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Angel Ramirez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Bob Kressig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Ken Croken | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Mary Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Dave Jacoby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Eric Gjerde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Rick Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Jeff Cooling | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ruth Ann Gaines | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Megan Srinivas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Sean Bagniewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Monica Kurth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Rob Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lindsay James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.
- Placed on calendar.
- Motion prevailed.
- Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0.
- Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.