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Bill > HF2429
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a state agency from using the term “West Bank” to refer to Judea and Samaria in official government material and prohibits a state agency from using state moneys to create official government material that uses the term “West Bank” to refer to Judea and Samaria. The head of a state agency may waive these prohibitions if the head of the state agency determines that doing so is in the interest of the state and submits a written explanation of the waiver no later than 30 days after making the determination to the general assembly or to the legislative council if the general assembly is not in session.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that state agencies in Iowa cannot use the term "West Bank" to refer to the geographical area known as Judea and Samaria in any official government material, which includes documents like guidance, rules, briefings, press releases, or publications prepared by a state agency. Furthermore, state agencies are prohibited from spending state funds to create such official government material that uses the term "West Bank" in this context. However, the head of any state agency can grant an exception to these rules if they believe it is in the state's best interest, provided they submit a written explanation for this decision to the general assembly (or the legislative council if the general assembly is not in session) within 30 days of making the waiver.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 274. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2429 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2429.html |
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