Drug Control Legislative Updates

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2027 ODCP Legislative Update

The Office of Drug Control Policy Legislative Update is a recap of action in the Iowa Legislature relating to drug control and criminal justice issues. This update is to keep you informed of proposed legislation and any progress it makes toward becoming law.

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2027 Session Timetable

January 11First day of session
February 12Final date for individual Senator and Representative requests for bill and joint resolution drafts to the LSA
March 5Final date for Senate bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of Senate Committees and House bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of House Committees (first funnel)
March 15-19Senate considers only Senate bills, Senate joint resolutions, and unfinished business. House considers only House bills, House resolutions, and unfinished business    
Mar 22-April 2Debate not limited by rule
April 2Final date for Senate bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of House Committees and House bills and joint resolutions to be reported out of Senate Committees (second funnel)
April 5-9Senate considers only House bills, House joint resolutions, and unfinished business. House considers only Senate bills, Senate joint resolutions, and unfinished business.
April 12

Only the following bills and resolutions are eligible for consideration:

  • Bills passed by both Houses
  • Appropriations Bills
  • Ways and Means Bills
  • Government Oversight Bills
  • Legalizing Acts
  • Administrative Rules Review Committee Bills
  • Committee Bills related to delayed of suspended Administrative Rules
  • Bills co-sponsored by Majority and Minority Leaders of one House
  • Conference Committee Reports
  • Companion Bills Sponsored by Senate and House Majority Leaders  
  • Concurrent or Simple Resolutions
  • Joint Resolutions nullifying Administrative Rules
  • Bills on the Veto Calendar
  • Unfinished Business
April 12House amendments need not be filed on the day preceding floor debate
April 30110th calendar day of the session

2027 Bills of Interest

 

Information, Telephone Numbers, & Websites

  • Iowa Legislature

  • Live Chamber Audio and Video

  • Daily Legislative Schedules: 515.281.5869                                                                

  • House Switchboard: 515.281.3221 (to contact legislators)                    

  • Senate Switchboard: 515.281.3371 (to contact legislators)

  • Office of Drug Control Policy: 515.805.4115 

  • Senate Membership

  • House Membership

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