Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 420: A bill for an act relating to Native American mascots in schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 420 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to Native American mascots in schools. Primary sponsor: Art Staed (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Subcommittee: Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Zimmer.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“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: Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Zimmer.
- Introduced, referred to Education.