Senators advance bill to prevent state government shutdowns

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 964

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Iowa could avoid state government shutdowns if the Legislature does not pass a budget before the next fiscal year starts under a measure advanced by a Senate subcommittee and committee Wednesday.

Senate Study Bill 3176 would establish a continuing appropriation for fiscal years when the Iowa General Assembly does not pass and present an annual budget to the governor on or before July 1 — when the fiscal year begins for the state.

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