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Iowa HouseHF 440

Relating to tuition, degree programs, employment, and related matters pertaining to students enrolled at regents institutions

Passed 63–34Party-line

What it does: On the version voted Apr 23, 2025: Requires the Board of Regents to decide tuition increases by April 30 each year, direct each state university to begin efforts to offer a three-year bachelor's degree and begin an employer-paid work-study program, and study keeping in-state tuition flat for a student's four years. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Shall amendment H–1084 be adopted?

Amends the bill to move the tuition decision deadline from December 31 to April 30, drop the 3 percent tuition cap and the first-year tuition guarantee (replaced by a study), and soften the three-year degree and work-study requirements. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 63 · No 34 · Not voting 2

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0330
Republicans6312

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (99)

Yes 63

No 34

Not voting 2

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.