Iowa Votes

Votes tagged as "Social Issues" | 9

Defining Sex

Establishes a strictly biological definition of "sex" based on birth anatomy and removes "gender identity" as a protected category under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF418 Roll Call 1501925 Passed 33 to 15 on 02/27/2025 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Defining Sex

Establishes a strictly biological definition of "sex" based on birth anatomy and removes "gender identity" as a protected category under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF418 Roll Call 1501926 Passed 60 to 36 on 02/27/2025 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

School Transparency

Mandates the Department of Education (DE) to oversee the review of library materials for explicit content in schools, requiring parental consent for access to certain books, introducing curriculum changes, including restrictions on gender identity and sexuality instruction before grade five, removing specific sexual education content, and implementing a civics test requirement.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF496 Roll Call 1306465 Passed 57 to 38 on 04/20/2023 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

School Transparency

Mandates the Department of Education (DE) to oversee the review of library materials for explicit content in schools, requiring parental consent for access to certain books, introducing curriculum changes, including restrictions on gender identity and sexuality instruction before grade five, removing specific sexual education content, and implementing a civics test requirement.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF496 Roll Call 1305634 Passed 34 to 16 on 04/19/2023 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

Birth Control

Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer self-administered hormonal contraceptives to individuals aged eighteen years and older.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SF326 Roll Call 1276105 Passed 45 to 3 on 03/15/2023 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Sex Changes for Minors

Prohibits activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF538 Roll Call 1271290 Passed 58 to 39 on 03/08/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Sex Changes for Minors

Prohibits activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SF538 Roll Call 1270669 Passed 33 to 16 on 03/07/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Athletics Based on Sex

Requires that student athletes in public schools, private schools, and universities can only play on sports teams of the gender that is stated on their birth certificate.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HF2416 Roll Call 1160227 Passed 31 to 17 on 03/02/2022 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Athletics Based on Sex

Requires that student athletes in public schools, private schools, and universities can only play on sports teams of the gender that is stated on their birth certificate.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HF2416 Roll Call 1149801 Passed 55 to 39 on 02/21/2022 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence
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