Iowa SenateSF 2439
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties
Passed 30–14Crossed party lines
What it does: Requires the state building code to bar mandatory fire sprinkler systems in detached single-family homes of 6,500 square feet or less and in a series of attached single-family homes totaling 18,000 square feet or less, and bars local building rules from requiring them. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Shall the bill pass?
The tally
Yes 30 · No 14 · Not voting 6
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| Republicans | 28 | 1 | 4 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Izaah KnoxD17Yes
- Jeff TaylorR2No
- Tony BisignanoD15Yes
The full roll (50)
Yes 30
- Adrian DickeyR44
- Amy SinclairR12
- Annette SweeneyR27
- Carrie KoelkerR33
- Charlie McClintockR42
- Dan DawsonR10
- Dan ZumbachR34
- Dave SiresR38
- Dawn DriscollR46
- Dennis GuthR28
- Doug CampbellR30
- Izaah KnoxD17
- Jason SchultzR6
- Jeff ReichmanR50
- Jesse GreenR24
- Kara WarmeR26
- Ken RozenboomR19
- Kerry GruenhagenR41
- Kevin AlonsR7
- Lynn EvansR3
- Mark CostelloR8
- Mark LofgrenR48
- Mike BousselotR21
- Mike KlimeshR32
- Mike PikeR20
- Sandy SalmonR29
- Scott WebsterR47
- Tim KraayenbrinkR4
- Tom ShipleyR9
- Tony BisignanoD15
No 14
Not voting 6
- Cherielynn WestrichR13
- Dave RowleyR5
- Jack WhitverR23
- Janice WeinerD45
- Matt BlakeD22
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.