Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2740: A bill for an act relating to the confidentiality of certain information filed with the secretary of state by foreign persons holding agricultural land.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2740 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the confidentiality of certain information filed with the secretary of state by foreign persons holding agricultural land. Primary sponsor: J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Jeff Cooling (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Larry McBurney (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Rick Olson (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Josh Turek (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Scholten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Angel Ramirez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Austin Baeth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Konfrst | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jeff Cooling | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Elinor Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Brian Meyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sean Bagniewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Bob Kressig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Dave Jacoby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Ken Croken | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Mary Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Larry McBurney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Rob Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Dan Gosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Eric Gjerde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Rick Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Monica Kurth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Josh Turek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| 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
- Introduced, referred to State Government.