Sen. Bill Dotzler

Primary SF 101

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases by the same percentage as the increase in federal social security benefits.

Maddy summarySF 101 increases Iowa's state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 for most workers starting July 1, 2025, and sets a separate $14.10 minimum for new employees during their first 90 days of employment. The bill automatically raises both wage rates annually on July 1 beginning in 2026, using the same percentage as federal Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. It ensures the minimum wage never decreases and applies to all employers covered by Iowa's wage laws.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state minimum wage to $15/hour with automatic COLA adjustments, ensuring never decreases - directly strengthens wage protections for workers.95% confidence

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 63

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the creation of an Iowa cancer research program, and making an appropriation.

Maddy summarySF 63 creates an Iowa cancer research program funded by a $4 million appropriation from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. The Department of Health and Human Services will use these funds to support cancer research projects at Iowa's public colleges and universities, allocating $1.25 million each for pediatric cancer research, cancer prevention research (addressing Iowa's high cancer rates), and basic cancer research (studying cellular responses to cancer). The department will select projects through requests for proposals, prioritizing scientific merit, potential health benefits for Iowans, and inclusion of diverse expertise. Up to 5% of the funds may cover administrative costs for the program.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4M from state general fund for cancer research at public universities, increasing public service funding per appropriations focus.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4M for cancer research at Iowa public institutions, advancing prevention and treatment through state-funded health research initiatives.95% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 109

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating the Iowa State University Cyclones

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 108

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating University of Northern Iowa

Passed Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 105

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring Caitlin Clark on her extraordinary achievements and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team and coaching staff for their outstanding performance.

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2281

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act making appropriations to the department of transportation to award grants for infrastructure improvement projects at national cemeteries located within certain communities, and including effective date provisions.

In committee Feb 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2248

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act providing for the establishment of a nonprofit security grant program, and making appropriations.

In committee Feb 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2257

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act creating a child tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2304

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to oversight for long-term care facilities, providing penalties, making an appropriation, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2306

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to options for long-term care, and making appropriations.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track