Clock ticks on budget, childcare bill in 2025 Iowa legislative session
Updated: 11:01 PM CDT Apr 27, 2025
Clock ticks on budget, childcare bill in 2025 Iowa legislative session
Updated: 11:01 PM CDT Apr 27, 2025
WE’RE NEARING THE END OF THE 2025 IOWA LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK LAWMAKERS GET THEIR PER DIEM. LAWMAKERS HAVE TO PASS A BUDGET TO CONCLUDE THE SESSION. THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO THAT BY THE END OF THE DAY THIS FRIDAY. OTHERWISE, THEIR WORK WILL CONTINUE WITHOUT THAT PER DIEM BENEFIT. THERE ARE OTHER BILLS LAWMAKERS ARE WORKING ON, INCLUDING ONE THAT WOULD CREATE A NEW $16 MILLION GRANT PROGRAM THAT WOULD GO TO PRESCHOOL PROVIDERS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS THAT WORK TO PROVIDE ALL DAY CARE. SENATE FILE 4445 WOULD ALSO MAKE ALL CHILD CARE WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE. IT ADVANCED THROUGH T
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Clock ticks on budget, childcare bill in 2025 Iowa legislative session
Updated: 11:01 PM CDT Apr 27, 2025
The 2025 Iowa legislative session is nearing its conclusion, with lawmakers entering the final week of receiving per diem benefits. To wrap up the session, legislators must pass a budget by the end of the day on Friday. Failure to do so will require them to continue working without per diem compensation.Several other bills remain under consideration, including Senate File 445. This legislation proposes the creation of a new $16 million grant program to support preschool providers and childcare centers offering all-day care. Additionally, the bill would make all childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance. Having advanced through the Iowa Senate, it now moves to the House.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DES MOINES, Iowa —
The 2025 Iowa legislative session is nearing its conclusion, with lawmakers entering the final week of receiving per diem benefits.
To wrap up the session, legislators must pass a budget by the end of the day on Friday. Failure to do so will require them to continue working without per diem compensation.
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Several other bills remain under consideration, including Senate File 445. This legislation proposes the creation of a new $16 million grant program to support preschool providers and childcare centers offering all-day care. Additionally, the bill would make all childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance. Having advanced through the Iowa Senate, it now moves to the House.
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