A joint resolution designating the American cream draft horse as the official state horse of the State of Iowa.
SJR 4 designates the American cream draft horse as Iowa's official state horse, recognizing its historical ties to the state (including origins in Hamilton County and early 20th-century breeding). The resolution requires the state records commission to display images of the breed in the state historical museum and mandates its inclusion in the Iowa official register alongside other state symbols like the state flower and bird. This is a symbolic designation with no regulatory or funding changes, focusing solely on official recognition. The bill directly affects state institutions responsible for public displays and official publications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 24, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/25/2025 11:30AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Reichman, Green, and Staed.
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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