Iowa Senate passes bill aimed at preventing government shutdowns

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Senate Republicans argued a bill passed by the chamber Wednesday will help prevent government shutdowns in Iowa similar to those seen in Washington, D.C., but Democrats called the measure a “blatant power grab” that would allow the GOP majority to refuse to negotiate with a potential future Democratic governor.

House File 2694, when it was passed by the House, proposed a variety of restrictions on gubernatorial powers. This includes limiting the ability of an …

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