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Iowa Senate approves journal, hears House message and brief announcements; retiring staff acknowledged
Summary
The Iowa Senate convened May 1, approved its journal and heard a House message listing several bills passed on May 1, 2026. Senators used the floor for brief announcements — including a public-health outreach program, a staff retirement and ceremonial introductions — before adjourning for party caucuses.
The Iowa Senate convened Saturday, May 1, 2026, approved its journal and heard a message from the House listing several bills the lower chamber passed on May 1, 2026, before senators made a series of brief announcements and recognitions.
Senator Shipley, the senator from Adams, offered the opening prayer, asking for safety for families and guidance as members concluded business: "Dear Lord in Heaven, we gather again today... Be with us as we go through this day." After the prayer the presiding officer asked whether there were corrections to the journal; "Hearing none, the journal is approved as printed," the presiding officer said.
The secretary read a House message stating that the House on…
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