Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 223: A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 223 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance. Primary sponsor: Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Subcommittee: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink, and Staed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“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: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink, and Staed.
- Introduced, referred to Appropriations.