A bill for an act relating to the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and including effective date provisions.
This bill creates a sales tax exemption for clothing priced under $100 purchased on July 3-5, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It also establishes a task force to organize state-wide events, decorate the Capitol complex for a holiday season display, and create an educational "250" display visible from the air. Public schools must provide Constitution-related lessons on September 17, 2026, and public broadcasting must air anniversary-focused programming in 2026-2027. The bill directly affects Iowa residents through tax relief, schools through curriculum requirements, and state agencies through event planning.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Feb 23, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2689.
legislature
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1.
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 8:00AM House Lounge.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 4:00PM House Lounge (Cancelled).
legislature
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Sorensen, Wichtendahl and Wood.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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