A bill for an act relating to level II law enforcement academy training programs.
HF 2199 sets new requirements for Iowa's Level II law enforcement academy training programs. Applicants must provide proof of a two- or four-year police science or criminal justice degree from an accredited school approved by the academy, or qualify under exemptions for military veterans or federal officers. The bill also requires individuals who complete the training to secure employment with a law enforcement agency within 18 months to receive certification. It specifically applies to those seeking certification through a short course of study program.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Signed Jun 2, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2026
How they voted
45–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 49
Apr 29, 2026
D
Democratic15
86% Yea
R
Republican34
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 2, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0.
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2026 10:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Reichman, Blake, and Westrich.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 89, nays 0.
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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