NEWS
Iowa Legislators Begin 2025 Legislative Session
Iowa's lawmakers are back in action - the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session begins today! Few reminders:
- You can see committee assignments, legislative contact information and legislator bios in our new 2025 "Who Represents You" guide.
- You can find daily and weekly schedules, as well as links to watch debate here.
- Watch the DD Council's legislative open house with legislators here (ASL version here).
- Read the DD Council's public policy priorities and advocate stories here.
Some key dates to remember:
- January 13 (Governor's Condition of the State - 6:00 pm - broadcast on public television)
- February 14 (deadline for requests for individually sponsored bills)
- March 7 (first funnel deadline - bills out of originating committee to stay alive)
- April 4 (second funnel deadline - bills out of committee in opposite chamber)
- May 2 ("final day" of 110-day session, per diems run out but can work beyond date without pay)
Stay tuned to our weekly reports and social media sites and tune into our every-other-week Capitol Chats for updates throughout session!
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No Surprises in March Revenue Estimates
New Legislator, Legislative Guide Updated
Sen. Zimmer Sworn In & Assigned Committees
