Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 147: A bill for an act relating to wage payment collection issues arising between employers and employees, providing penalties and remedies, and including effective date provisions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 147 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to wage payment collection issues arising between employers and employees, providing penalties and remedies, and including effective date provisions. Primary sponsor: Molly Donahue (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), CELSI, Janet Petersen (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Lofgren, and Wahls.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee: Driscoll, Lofgren, and Wahls.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.