Stay informed with the latest updates from the Iowa State Capitol, tailored specifically for the tourism industry. The weekly newsletter, Inside the Dome: iTIP’s Legislative Insights, brings you key legislative news, a comprehensive bill tracker, and insights into how current policies impact Iowa’s tourism industry.
Special thanks to the team at Cornerstone Government Affairs for their dedicated advocacy on behalf of iTIP.
- Read the January 17, 2025 newsletter (Week 1)
- iTIP Bill Tracker
- HF 11
- Bill Title: An act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.
- Registered: opposed
- Notes to members from iTIP: Continue to share the importance of maintaining the current school start date of August 23. School start date fast facts can be found online.
- Bill Title: A bill for an act authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areas.
- Subcommittee hearing scheduled for 1/22/25 @ 12:30 PM
- HF 11
2025 SESSION TIMELINE
The full 2025 legislative calendar can be found here. Below are key dates of interest.
- JANUARY 13 – First day of session.
- MARCH 7 – First Funnel. Final date for Senate bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of Senate committees and House bills and joint resolutions out of House committees.
- APRIL 4 – Second Funnel. Final date for Senate bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of House committees and House bills and joint resolutions out of Senate committees.
- MAY 2 – 110th calendar day of the session. Per diem expenses end.