HF 284 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to public libraries that are eligible to receive state assistance under the enrich Iowa program.

HF 284 modifies Iowa's "enrich Iowa" program, which provides state funding to public libraries to improve services and reduce inequities. The bill adds new requirements: libraries seeking this state assistance must not be dues-paying members of (1) a nationwide nonprofit advocating for library legislation, or (2) a statewide nonprofit promoting library-related laws at federal, state, and local levels. This change directly affects public libraries eligible for enrich Iowa funding by restricting their membership in certain advocacy organizations. The bill does not alter funding amounts or existing service requirements, only the eligibility criteria tied to organizational affiliations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Total actions
8
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Mar 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 880.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 9.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 23, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/24/2025 12:30PM RM 19.
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Hayes, Kniff McCulla and Matson.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Education.
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Helena Hayes
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