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SF2039 • 2026

A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.

A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
KLIMESH
Last action
2026-06-02
Official status
Signed by Governor . S.J. 1030 .
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact details on how other members of the General Assembly can join interventions are not provided in the official source material.

Law for Legislators to Join Court Cases

This law allows certain Iowa lawmakers to join court cases reviewing actions by state agencies.

What This Bill Does

  • It permits the majority and minority leaders of both houses in the Iowa legislature to intervene in legal reviews of decisions made by state agencies under the Iowa Administrative Procedure Act.
  • Other members of the General Assembly can also support or oppose these interventions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Leaders and other members of the Iowa General Assembly
  • Government agencies whose actions are being reviewed in court

Terms To Know

Iowa General Assembly
The state legislature of Iowa, made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
judicial review
A process where a court examines decisions made by government agencies to ensure they comply with the law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific actions or rights other members of the General Assembly have when joining interventions are not detailed in this summary.
  • It is unclear how lawmakers can join these cases beyond supporting or opposing motions filed under this section.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-02 Iowa Legislature

    Signed by Governor . S.J. 1030 .

  2. 2026-05-11 Iowa Legislature

    Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .

  3. 2026-05-02 Iowa Legislature

    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .

  4. 2026-05-02 Iowa Legislature

    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .

  5. 2026-05-01 Iowa Legislature

    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1083 .

  6. 2026-04-30 Iowa Legislature

    Message from House. S.J. 940 .

  7. 2026-04-30 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. H.J. 1066 .

  8. 2026-04-30 Iowa Legislature

    Passed House , yeas 59, nays 25. H.J. 1065 .

  9. 2026-04-30 Iowa Legislature

    House receded. H.J. 1065 .

  10. 2026-04-27 Iowa Legislature

    Message from Senate. H.J. 1010 .

  11. 2026-04-27 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. S.J. 885 .

  12. 2026-04-27 Iowa Legislature

    Senate refused to concur with S-5188 . S.J. 883 .

  13. 2026-04-16 Iowa Legislature

    Message from House, with amendment S-5188 . S.J. 813 .

  14. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. H.J. 917 .

  15. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Passed House , yeas 71, nays 24. H.J. 916 .

  16. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Amendment H-8286 adopted. H.J. 916 .

  17. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Motion to suspend rules prevailed. H.J. 915 .

  18. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8286 , yeas 67, nays 27. H.J. 915 .

  19. 2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature

    Point of order raised on Amendment H-8286 , ruled not germane. H.J. 914 .

  20. 2026-04-01 Iowa Legislature

    Amendment H-8286 filed. H.J. 804 .

  21. 2026-03-26 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760 .

  22. 2026-03-19 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on calendar. H.J. 707 .

  23. 2026-03-18 Iowa Legislature

    Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 6. Excused, 1. H.J. 707 .

  24. 2026-03-18 Iowa Legislature

    Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 707 .

  25. 2026-03-09 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee recommends passage.

  26. 2026-03-04 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 12:30PM RM 103.

  27. 2026-03-03 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee: Holt, Thomson, C. and Wichtendahl. H.J. 525 .

  28. 2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature

    Read first time, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 403 .

  29. 2026-02-23 Iowa Legislature

    Message from Senate. H.J. 378 .

  30. 2026-02-23 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. S.J. 348 .

  31. 2026-02-23 Iowa Legislature

    Passed Senate , yeas 36, nays 11. S.J. 347 .

  32. 2026-01-27 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on calendar.

  33. 2026-01-27 Iowa Legislature

    Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 152 .

  34. 2026-01-21 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee recommends passage.

  35. 2026-01-20 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 3:30PM Room 315.

  36. 2026-01-15 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee: Bousselot, Dickey, and Weiner. S.J. 107 .

  37. 2026-01-13 Iowa Legislature

    Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 63 .

Official Summary Text

A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Kim Reynolds
governor
Office of the Governor Chris Cournoyer
lt governor
June 02, 2026
The Honorable Paul Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I hereby transmit:
Senate File 2039, an Act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly
in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative
procedure Act.
The above Senate File is hereby approved on this date.
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Governor of Iowa
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Senate File 2039
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR INTERVENTION BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN
PROCEEDINGS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY ACTION UNDER THE
IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. NEW SECTION . 17A.19A Intervention by members
of the general assembly.
The majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the
senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the
minority leader of the house of representatives may each
Senate File 2039, p. 2
intervene in a proceeding for judicial review of agency action
under section 17A.19. Other members of the general assembly
may join a motion to intervene filed pursuant to this section.
AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate
PAT GRASSLE,
Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and
is known as Senate File 2039, Ninety-first General Assembly.
Approved
W. CHARLES SMITHSON
Governor