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SR 116

A resolution deferring action on the confirmation of certain appointments.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Klimesh

The resolution defers Senate confirmation of certain post-April 15, 2026 appointments submitted by the Governor or non-Governor authorities.

Resolution adopted.
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Bill Summary · SR 116

Summary of Iowa Senate Resolution 116 (SR 116), 2025-2026 Session

Title

A resolution deferring action on the confirmation of certain appointments.

Purpose and Intent

SR 116 directs the Iowa Senate to delay the confirmation process for certain appointments that have been or are submitted by the Governor or by an appointing authority other than the Governor. The deferral applies to appointments made on or after April 15, 2026, and that have not yet been confirmed by the Senate as of April 15, 2026. The resolution is intended to defer consideration of these confirmations to a later time, under the authority provided by Iowa Code section 2.32, subsections 5 and 7.

Key Provisions

  • Scope of deferral: The Senate will defers the confirmation consideration for all appointments meeting these criteria:
    • Appointments submitted by the Governor or by an appointing authority other than the Governor.
    • Appointments made on, or after, April 15, 2026.
    • Appointments that have not yet been confirmed by the Senate by April 15, 2026.
  • Legal basis: The deferral is authorized under Iowa Code section 2.32, subsections 5 and 7.
  • Effect of deferral: The Senate will not take action on these confirmations until a later date determined under the resolution; the resolution establishes a postponement rather than approving or rejecting individual appointments.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Appointments subject to deferral:
    • Those submitted by the Governor or by a non-Governor appointing authority.
    • Appointments made on or after April 15, 2026.
    • Those that have not yet been confirmed by the Senate by April 15, 2026.
  • Impacted parties: Individuals awaiting confirmation, the appointing authorities (Governor or other entities), and the Senate’s confirmation process.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective date of deferral: The deferral covers appointments made on or after April 15, 2026.
  • Deadline for current confirmations: As of April 15, 2026, any such appointments not yet confirmed will be subject to deferral.
  • Process reference: The action is taken under Iowa Code section 2.32, subsections 5 and 7.
  • Action history:
    • Introduced and referred to the Rules and Administration committee on April 14, 2026.
    • The Senate adopted the resolution on April 15, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Mike Klimesh.

Practical Implications

  • The resolution creates a formal pause in Senate consideration for a subset of appointments, potentially delaying vacancies and the functioning of agencies or boards until the Senate resumes confirmation activity.
  • It provides a uniform rule to avoid partial or uneven processing of appointments within the specified group and timeframe.

If you’d like, I can map which specific boards or commissions might fall under this deferral based on their appointment dates and submitting authorities, or provide a plain-language brief for stakeholders.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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