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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | IA | SF 615 | Extends and Expands Medicaid Work Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 30) |
| May 14, 2025 | IA | SF 607 | Reduces the Percent of the Iowa's Average Weekly Wage Used to Calculate Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (60 - 27) |
| March 26, 2025 | IA | SF 615 | Extends and Expands Medicaid Work Requirements | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
| March 18, 2025 | IA | SF 603 | Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Workforce Training Standards for Contractors on Public Projects | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| March 18, 2025 | IA | SF 603 | Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Workforce Training Standards for Contractors on Public Projects | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| March 12, 2025 | IA | SF 153 | Amends Age Regulations for Certain Commercial Motor Vehicle Licenses Transporting Hazardous Material | Bill Passed - House (92 - 4) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | SF 615 | Extends and Expands Medicaid Work Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 30) |
| 5/14 | SF 607 | Reduces the Percent of the Iowa's Average Weekly Wage Used to Calculate Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (60 - 27) |
| 3/26 | SF 615 | Extends and Expands Medicaid Work Requirements | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
| 3/18 | SF 603 | Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Workforce Training Standards for Contractors on Public Projects | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| 3/18 | SF 603 | Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Workforce Training Standards for Contractors on Public Projects | Bill Passed - House (64 - 34) |
| 3/12 | SF 153 | Amends Age Regulations for Certain Commercial Motor Vehicle Licenses Transporting Hazardous Material | Bill Passed - House (92 - 4) |