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Dan Dawson

Dan Dawson

Senator
Iowa SD-010
Republican
C
71%
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2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa: Senate
Score: 67

Carbon Sequestration Rules

Would have tightened insurance requirements for pipeline operators and redefined "common carrier" status to limit eminent domain use-particularly affecting carbon-capture pipelines.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
HF639 Roll Call 1570037 Passed 27 to 22 on 5/12/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence 10th Amendment

DEI Ban

Prohibits public entities-including state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, community colleges, and public universities-from spending any public or private funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, roles, or initiatives.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HF856 Roll Call 1569099 Passed 34 to 16 on 5/9/2025 See 14th Amendment First Amendment Declaration of Independence

Weapon Carry Age Reduction

Lowers the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HF924 Roll Call 1538588 Passed 33 to 14 on 4/7/2025 See Second Amendment 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment Declaration of Independence

Ranked-choice Voting Ban

Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) and instant runoff voting (IRV) in state and local elections.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SF459 Roll Call 1521607 Passed 34 to 13 on 3/19/2025 See Article I Section 4 10th Amendment Article II Section 1

Government Overreach in Driving

Makes it illegal to use a handheld electronic device (such as a phone) while driving unless it's in hands-free or voice-activated mode.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SF22 Roll Call 1520312 Passed 47 to 1 on 3/18/2025 See 14th Amendment Ninth 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 Vote Cast: Yes
SF418 Roll Call 1501925 Passed 33 to 15 on 2/27/2025 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence
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