Senate passes bill codifying Iowa Workforce Development reemployment program after amendment fights

Mar 5, 2026

The Iowa Senate approved Senate File 2,168 to codify IWD’s reemployment case management program and update unemployment notice procedures after debate and votes on several floor amendments, including one that would have transferred reserve funds and one proposing penalties for offshoring jobs.

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The Iowa Senate passed Senate File 2,168 on final passage after floor debate over several amendments, moving the bill to the House. The measure, presented by Senator Dickey, codifies the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reemployment case management (RCM) program and updates procedures for unemployment insurance notices and workforce board composition.

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