Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 2046: 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 2046 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 14, 2026. 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), Renee Hardman (Democratic), Catelin Drey (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Pike.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Renee Hardman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Catelin Drey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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 Pike.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.