Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 157: A bill for an act relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 157 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year. Primary sponsor: Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), CELSI, Izaah Knox (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Sires.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“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, Donahue, and Sires.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.