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SR 117

A resolution honoring Senator Ken Rozenboom for his service in the Iowa Senate.

2025-2026 Regular Session

The bill formally recognizes and honors Senator Ken Rozenboom for his long service and leadership in the Iowa Senate, marking a ceremonial retirement.

Resolution adopted.
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Bill Summary · SR 117

Summary: Senate Resolution 117 (SR 117), 2025-2026 Session — Iowa

Purpose

SR 117 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Senator Ken Rozenboom for his long-standing service in the Iowa Senate and wishing him a long, happy retirement.

Key Provisions

  • Declares formal recognition of Senator Ken Rozenboom’s years of public service in the Iowa Senate.

  • Notes his leadership roles and service history, including:

    • Serving on multiple committees across administrations and topics (e.g., Education, State Government, Transportation, Ethics, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs).
    • Ranking member, chair, or vice chair positions on various committees and subcommittees (exact roles listed in the preamble).
    • Service on notable study committees (e.g., All-terrain and Off-road Utility Vehicle Study Committee, Local Government Mandates Study Committee, Small City Clean Water Standards Compliance Study Committee, Watershed Improvement Review Board, Flood Mitigation Board, Education Commission of the States).
    • Participation in legislative bodies and processes (e.g., membership on the Statewide Fire and Police Retirement System Board of Trustees, the Legislative Council studies committees, and the Legislative Council itself).
    • Having served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
    • Receiving the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award from the Hoover Presidential Foundation in 2019.

  • Official action: The Senate “honors” Senator Rozenboom for his years of service and wishes him a long and happy retirement.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Senator Ken Rozenboom (the honoree) and, more broadly, the Iowa Senate as the adopting body acknowledges his service.
  • Secondary: The public record and historical account of Iowa legislative service; readers and constituents who view Senate resolutions as expressions of esteem for former colleagues.

Temporal and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduction and status: SR 117 was introduced on April 14, 2026, and placed on the calendar for consideration.
  • Nature of bill: A Senate resolution (non-binding) that serves to recognize achievement and retirement, rather than to create new law or allocate funds.
  • Effective date: As a ceremonial resolution, it becomes part of the official record upon adoption by the Iowa Senate.

Impact and Implications

  • Formal acknowledgment of Senator Rozenboom’s legislative career and leadership.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with SR 117.
  • Contributes to the public historical record and ceremonial culture of the Iowa Legislature.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to highlight specific committees or leadership roles noted in the bill text, or provide context on common practices for Senate resolutions of this type.

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

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