Bill purging affirmative action laws advances, library restrictions stall

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,289

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A controversial measure to stamp out affirmative action language in Iowa law squeaked past a legislative committee deadline Thursday, while proposals restricting public libraries stalled.

The House Judiciary Committee advanced several bills in its final meeting before the first funnel deadline of the 2026 legislative session, including a measure to restrict gubernatorial powers.

Library obscenity

One of the bills not included on the final agenda for the meeting was House File 2309, a measure …

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