Senate Appropriations Committee advances bill to prevent government shutdowns

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Republicans on the Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee said Thursday a measure to provide continuing appropriations would prevent government shutdowns similar to those in Washington D.C.

Democrats said the proposal would give Republicans the ability to avoid compromising with a potential Democratic governor in future years.

Senate File 2461, approved by the committee along party lines, would establish a continuing appropriation in years when the Legislature fails to pass a budget before July 1, when …

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