What bills did Kim Reynolds veto from Iowa's 2026 legislative session?

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed several key bills during her final legislative session, marking the end of her term after deciding not to seek reelection. On June 2, she took final action on legislation, including measures related to education and state operations, which she described as a 'bittersweet' but productive chapter. Reynolds blocked Senate File 2207, which aimed to shorten the deadline for state agencies and the governor’s office to submit legislative proposals before each session. The bill would have moved the submission window from 45 days to 60 days prior to the session start, but Reynolds argued it would hinder the ability to finalize priorities and conduct fiscal analyses. She also vetoed Senate File 2299, a proposal requiring high school students or their guardians to pay for dual enrollment courses if they fail. Reynolds expressed concern that the policy would disproportionately affect lower-income students and discourage participation in concurrent enrollment programs. Currently, Iowa school districts subsidize these costs through state programs. Additionally, Reynolds rejected funding for school cybersecurity measures, though the specific bill was not detailed in the article. She praised lawmakers for prioritizing Iowans’ needs, despite her status as a lame-duck governor. Reynolds emphasized her pride in addressing property taxes, education, and healthcare during her final session.