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JD Scholten's Political Summary
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State House (IA)
- District 1, Democratic
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05/03/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Concurrence Vote) - SF 2472 - Amends Regulations for Local Property Taxes
05/02/2026
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JD Scholten did not vote - SJR 11 - Amends the State Constitution to Require a Super-Majority for Certain Tax Changes
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage) - HF 2800 - Establishes Various Regulations for State and Local Government and Finances
05/01/2026
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JD Scholten did not vote - HF 2788 - Requires an In-Person Examination Prior to any Abortion Procedure
04/29/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage) - HF 2787 - Prohibits the Operation of Warrant Resolution Clinics
04/22/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) - SF 2472 - Amends Regulations for Local Property Taxes
03/31/2026
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JD Scholten voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) - SF 2453 - Requires Public Universities to Invest at Least 1% of their Endowment Assets in Innovation Funds
03/10/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage) - HF 2694 - Restricts the Powers of the Governor During Emergency Situations
03/05/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) - SF 579 - Prohibits Local Agencies From Enacting Civil Rights Protections That are More Strict Than Those Required by the State
03/03/2026
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JD Scholten voted Nay (Passage) - HF 2513 - Prohibits Public Universities From Hiring Certain Visa Holders
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