Lawmakers debate school dress codes, nitrous oxide, Iowa City research center

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 1,912

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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With the first committee deadline of the 2026 legislatives session fast approaching, lawmakers moved on more than 100 bills through subcommittee and committee processes Wednesday.

By the time lawmakers end “funnel” week at the Capitol on Feb. 20, bills must be approved by a committee in at least one chamber in order to remain eligible for consideration — with several exceptions. Lawmakers have been holding numerous meetings to have their bills stay in the running …

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