Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SF251 — A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 433.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Health and Human Services. S.J. 1058.

  2. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 564. S.J. 436.

  3. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 436.

  4. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 433.

  5. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

  6. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/20/2025 12:00PM Room 315.

  7. Subcommittee reassigned: Salmon, Pike, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 302.

  8. Subcommittee: Salmon, Guth, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 269.

  9. Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. S.J. 217.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF251 do?
A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate.
Who sponsors SF251?
SF251 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
What is the current status of SF251?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF251?
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