Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 161: A bill for an act prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 161 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments. Primary sponsor: Cherielynn Westrich (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 494.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherielynn Westrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 494.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 12:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.
- Subcommittee: Westrich, Quirmbach, and Sires.
- Introduced, referred to Local Government.