Iowa HF2025: An Act relating to historical resource research centers

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to historical resource research centers.

From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to historical resource research centers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5353YH (3) sc/ns H.F. 2025 Section 1. Section 8A.707, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: b. Maintain adequately staffed research centers that are open to the public in buildings located in Des Moines and Iowa City. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill specifies that the historical resource research centers that the department of administrative services must maintain under current law in Des Moines and Iowa City must be in buildings located in those cities, adequately staffed, and open to the public. LSB 5353YH (3) -1- sc/ns 1/1

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Sponsors

• Adam Zabner (D, 90) · primary sponsor
• Bobby Kaufmann (R, 82)
• Charley Thomson (R, 58)
• Dave Jacoby (D, 86)

Latest actions

1. January 13, 2026: Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 44 .

Common questions

What is HF2025?

HF2025 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): An Act relating to historical resource research centers.

What does HF2025 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to historical resource research centers.

What is the status of HF2025?

In committee as of January 13, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 44 . (January 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2025?

Adam Zabner (D, 90), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2025?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2025&ga=91