Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF542 — A bill for an act relating to operators of motor vehicles approaching certain slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 542.)

Last action — Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 108.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to operators of motor vehicles approaching certain slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 542.)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Public Safety. H.J. 895.

  2. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 382.

  3. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 542.

  4. Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 3. H.J. 367.

  5. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 367.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 8:00AM RM 304.

  8. Subcommittee: Meggers, Brown-Powers and Dieken. H.J. 116.

  9. Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 108.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF542 do?
A bill for an act relating to operators of motor vehicles approaching certain slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 542.)
Who sponsors HF542?
HF542 is sponsored by Joshua Meggers (Republican).
What is the current status of HF542?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF542?
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