SF 629 — A bill for an act providing for an expedited filing service for filers of business documents administered by the secretary of state, and providing fees.
Last action — Signed by Governor.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 17, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 02, 2026.
Odds of enactment
High chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill establishes a fast-track service for filing business documents with the state.
The bill creates an expedited filing service for individuals and businesses submitting documents to the secretary of state. It also outlines the associated fees for using this service.
What this means for you
- Workers: Workers may see job creation in support services for businesses that will utilize the expedited filing system.
- Small Business: If you run a small business, you can benefit from quicker processing of your business documents.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
45 added · 65 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate File 629 establishes an expedited filing service for business documents overseen by the Secretary of State. This change is significant because it aims to streamline the process for businesses, making it faster and more efficient to file important documentation. The bill also includes provisions related to the fees associated with this expedited service, which could help clarify costs for businesses looking to utilize the new process. Ultimately, these changes are designed to support business operations and encourage economic activity by reducing bureaucratic delays.
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ENODS______________________________ Gvr______________________________ AMY SINCLAIR PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 629, Ninety-first General Assembly.
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CHARLES SMITHSON Secretary of the Senate Approved _______________, 2026 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
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Action History
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Signed by Governor.
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Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
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Explanation of vote.
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Message from House.
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Immediate message.
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Passed House, yeas 89, nays 0.
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Placed on Ways and Means calendar.
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Committee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 5. Excused, 1.
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Committee report, recommending passage.
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Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Subcommittee Meeting: 04/21/2026 8:45AM House Lounge.
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Subcommittee: Gustoff, Jones and Kurth.
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Read first time, referred to Ways and Means.
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Message from Senate.
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Immediate message.
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Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
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Placed on Ways and Means calendar.
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Committee report, approving bill.
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Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2026 1:00PM Senate Lounge.
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Subcommittee: Bousselot, Bisignano, and Schultz.
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Referred to Ways and Means.
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Attached to HF 985.
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Committee report, approving bill.
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Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar.
Sponsors
- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (51)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Art Staed | Democrat | Yea |
| Catelin Drey | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Winckler | Democrat | Yea |
| Herman C. Quirmbach | Democrat | Yea |
| Izaah Knox | Democrat | Yea |
| Janet Petersen | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Weiner | Democrat | Yea |
| Liz Bennett | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Blake | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Zimmer | Democrat | Yea |
| Molly Donahue | Democrat | Yea |
| Renee Hardman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Yea |
| Thomas Townsend | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Bisignano | Democrat | Yea |
| William A. Dotzler Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Zach Wahls | Democrat | Yea |
| Adrian Dickey | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Sinclair | Republican | Yea |
| Annette Sweeney | Republican | Yea |
| Carrie Koelker | Republican | Yea |
| Charlie McClintock | Republican | Yea |
| Cherielynn Westrich | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Zumbach | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Sires | Republican | Yea |
| David D. Rowley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dawn Driscoll | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Guth | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Campbell | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Whitver | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Schultz | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Reichman | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeff Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse Green | Republican | Yea |
| Julian B. Garrett | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kara Warme | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Rozenboom | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry Gruenhagen | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Alons | Republican | Yea |
| Lynn Evans | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Costello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark S. Lofgren | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Bousselot | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Klimesh | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Pike | Republican | Yea |
| Sandy Salmon | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Webster | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Shipley | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 69% | 31% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (101)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Speaker | — | Yea |
| Anderson | — | Nay |
| Derry | — | Nay |
| Deyoe | — | Yea |
| Dolecheck | — | Yea |
| Shipley | — | Nay |
| Abdul-Samad | — | Nay |
| Bacon | — | Yea |
| Baxter | — | Yea |
| Bearinger | — | Yea |
| Best | — | Yea |
| Breckenridge | — | Yea |
| Brink | — | Yea |
| Carlson | — | Yea |
| Cohoon | — | Yea |
| Forbes | — | Yea |
| Fry | — | Yea |
| Gaskill | — | Nay |
| Gassman | — | Yea |
| Gustafson | — | Yea |
| Hagenow | — | Yea |
| Hall | — | Yea |
| Hanusa | — | Yea |
| Heddens | — | Nay |
| Hein | — | Yea |
| Hinson | — | Yea |
| Hite | — | Yea |
| Hunter | — | Nay |
| Huseman | — | Yea |
| Isenhart | — | Nay |
| Jacobsen | — | Yea |
| Kacena | — | Nay |
| Kerr | — | Yea |
| Klein | — | Yea |
| Kurtz | — | Nay |
| Landon | — | Yea |
| Lensing | — | Nay |
| Mascher | — | Nay |
| Maxwell | — | Yea |
| McConkey | — | Yea |
| McKean | — | Nay |
| Mitchell | — | Yea |
| Oldson | — | Yea |
| Osmundson | — | Nay |
| Ourth | — | Yea |
| Paustian | — | Yea |
| Prichard | — | Yea |
| Running-Marquardt | — | Yea |
| Sexton | — | Yea |
| Steckman | — | Nay |
| Sunde | — | Nay |
| Thede | — | Nay |
| Thorup | — | Yea |
| Upmeyer | — | Yea |
| Wolfe | — | Nay |
| Worthan | — | Yea |
| Thompson, P. | — | Yea |
| Amy Nielsen | Democrat | Nay |
| Art Staed | Democrat | Nay |
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Kressig | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Meyer | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Winckler | Democrat | Nay |
| David Jacoby | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Matson | Democrat | Nay |
| Jennifer Konfrst | Democrat | Nay |
| Kenan Judge | Democrat | Nay |
| Lindsay James | Democrat | Nay |
| Liz Bennett | Democrat | Nay |
| Molly Donahue | Democrat | Nay |
| Monica Kurth | Democrat | Nay |
| Rick L. Olson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ruth Ann Gaines | Democrat | Nay |
| Timi M. Brown-Powers | Democrat | Nay |
| Tracy A. Ehlert | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann Meyer | Republican | Yea |
| Bobby Kaufmann | Republican | Yea |
| Brian K. Lohse | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Steven Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Zumbach | Republican | Yea |
| David Sieck | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Fisher | Republican | Yea |
| Gary M. Mohr | Republican | Yea |
| Jacob Bossman | Republican | Yea |
| Jane Bloomingdale | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer J. Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer J. Smith | Republican | Nay |
| John H. Wills | Republican | Yea |
| Matt W. Windschitl | Republican | Yea |
| Megan Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Michael R. Bergan | Republican | Yea |
| Norlin G. Mommsen | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Grassley | Republican | Yea |
| Ray Sorensen | Republican | Yea |
| Sandy Salmon | Republican | Yea |
| Shannon Lundgren | Republican | Yea |
| Skyler Wheeler | Republican | Yea |
| Steven C. Holt | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Gerhold | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Jay Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas M. Jeneary | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 24% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Shipley | — | Yea |
| Cournoyer | — | Yea |
| Edler | — | Yea |
| Feenstra | — | Yea |
| Taylor, R. | — | Nay |
| Bolkcom | — | Yea |
| Boulton | — | Yea |
| Breitbach | — | Yea |
| Brown | — | Yea |
| Carlin | — | Yea |
| Celsi | — | Nay |
| Chapman | — | Yea |
| Giddens | — | Yea |
| Greene | — | Nay |
| Hogg | — | Nay |
| Jochum | — | Yea |
| Kapucian | — | Yea |
| Kinney | — | Yea |
| Lykam | — | Yea |
| Mathis | — | Yea |
| Miller-Meeks | — | Nay |
| Nunn | — | Nay |
| Ragan | — | Yea |
| Schneider | — | Yea |
| Segebart | — | Nay |
| Whiting | — | Yea |
| Zaun | — | Nay |
| Taylor, T. | — | Yea |
| Herman C. Quirmbach | Democrat | Nay |
| Janet Petersen | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Tony Bisignano | Democrat | Yea |
| William A. Dotzler Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Zach Wahls | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Sinclair | Republican | Nay |
| Annette Sweeney | Republican | Yea |
| Carrie Koelker | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Behn | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Zumbach | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Guth | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Whitver | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Schultz | Republican | Nay |
| Jennifer J. Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer J. Smith | Republican | Nay |
| Julian B. Garrett | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Rozenboom | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Costello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark S. Lofgren | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | Republican | Yea |
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- SF 629 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 17, 2025. Enacted.
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