SCR 101 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A concurrent resolution to approve and confirm the appointment of Bernardo Granwehr as Ombudsman.

This concurrent resolution confirms Bernardo Granwehr's appointment as Ombudsman for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026, as required by Chapter 2C of the law. It follows the constitutional process where the Legislative Council appoints the Ombudsman, subject to approval by both chambers of the legislature. The resolution formally approves his appointment without creating new policy or affecting any specific group.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

441
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 49
Feb 10, 2026
D Democratic15
15 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
29 Yea 1 Nay 4
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 94, nays 0.
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 13. Nays, 0. Excused, 2.
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution adopted.
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Rules and Administration.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mike Klimesh
Mike Klimesh
RRepublican
IA
32