Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 485: A bill for an act establishing requirements related to nonpublic schools that receive tuition payments from parents or guardians whose students are participating in the education savings account program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 485 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act establishing requirements related to nonpublic schools that receive tuition payments from parents or guardians whose students are participating in the education savings account program. Primary sponsor: Janice Weiner (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), CELSI, Art Staed (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Kraayenbrink, and Quirmbach.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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, Kraayenbrink, and Quirmbach.
- Introduced, referred to Education.