Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SF2039: 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
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
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.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 8, 2026:
Senate File 2039 - Enrolled Senate File 2039 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. 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 PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate 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. ______________________________ W. CHARLES SMITHSON Secretary of the Senate Approved _______________, 2026 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
Sponsors
- Michael Klimesh (R, 32) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor . S.J. 1030 .
- : Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
- : Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .
- : Explanation of vote. H.J. 1083 .
- : Message from House. S.J. 940 .
- : Immediate message. H.J. 1066 .
- : Passed House , yeas 59, nays 25. H.J. 1065 .
- : House receded. H.J. 1065 .
- : Message from Senate. H.J. 1010 .
- : Immediate message. S.J. 885 .
Votes
- Passed House , yeas 59, nays 25. H.J. 1065 . (April 30, 2026): 59 yea, 25 nay, passed
- Passed House , yeas 59, nays 25. H.J. 04/30 . (April 30, 2026): 59 yea, 25 nay, passed
- Passed House , yeas 71, nays 24. H.J. 916 . (April 15, 2026): 71 yea, 24 nay, passed
- Passed House , yeas 71, nays 24. H.J. 04/15 . (April 15, 2026): 71 yea, 24 nay, passed
- Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8286 , yeas 67, nays 27. H.J. 915 . (April 15, 2026): 67 yea, 27 nay, passed
- Amendment H-8286 , yeas 67, nays 27 adopted. H.J. 04/15 . (April 15, 2026): 67 yea, 27 nay, passed
Subjects: rights, judicial administration, legislative branch, general assembly, administrative procedure act, administrative procedure
Common questions
- What is SF2039?
- SF2039 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): 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.
- What does SF2039 do?
- 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.
- What is the status of SF2039?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor . S.J. 1030 . (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF2039?
- Michael Klimesh (R, 32).
- Where is the official record for SF2039?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF+2039&ga=91
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