Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 437: A bill for an act relating to certain persons who leave legislative or executive branch service, including prohibiting certain employment, lobbying activities, and use of influence, and making penalties applicable.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 437 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to certain persons who leave legislative or executive branch service, including prohibiting certain employment, lobbying activities, and use of influence, and making penalties applicable. Primary sponsor: Janice Weiner (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), CELSI, Tom Townsend (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| 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: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend.
- Introduced, referred to State Government.