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The announcement noted that Whitver has served in the Iowa Senate since February 2011 and rose to majority leader in February 2018; under his leadership the Republican caucus expanded from 29 to 34 members. The presenting remarks described Whitver as a small business owner, community volunteer, coach and family man, and referenced his continued service after a brain tumor diagnosis.

Senator Jack Whitver offered brief remarks, saying he was honored and thanking the foundation, colleagues, staff and family. He acknowledged the challenges of the last year and thanked those who have prayed for and supported his family.

The transcript records the announcement and Whitver’s remarks but does not record any formal action or award ceremony beyond the floor announcement in the provided excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Video (2025-03-26)","oneSentenceSummary","Senator Jack Whitver was announced as the 2025 recipient of the Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award in the Senate chamber; remarks noted his years of service, leadership roles, community involvement and recent health challenge; Whitver offered brief remarks of thanks.","taxTitle","Senate, Legislative, Iowa","taxId",25947,"location","Iowa","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107368,"House Files 928, 954 read into Iowa Senate after House passage",11,628000,639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776460-9866ee9047f741d45e3810f164994ea5&start=628&end=639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776460-9866ee9047f741d45e3810f164994ea5/thumbnail_628000.jpg","/articles/6107368/Iowa/House-Files-928-954-read-into-Iowa-Senate-after-House-passage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107368-d8427e90da9c79a1c4679cc8deef1464/orig.mp4?Expires=1771003995&Signature=o3jw5eOSp4G0lTwubxAFeTfJ2ep2kueyhD1nB5VVX3YA4zDiTTWzSfZQb5ITZfuvHyWbfPnCcqFcwr2hGxiJNpDZgdsjFlDQdfZ51HtSIz4th0FfdML2VpnNE1cazpnzfRY0MiG60G2opkaEe8ct0~yMkV-D2gLFdQif3bMFD9UrPBV59tVx1SIyarbtrV~pPut3qcbNSt2SvFimSplxYIruSbcyOotnXQAH0GTPAZfwBlSD62FYlyBlDBUb5GckHsXJnFtzpH~mLORteCsRpIbZIArBMnNxHPcO61Ez1KbajLehTvL7YKY~awhEqLjo1l6syMJgG~hLzAWvD8AHkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate secretary read into the record that the Iowa House on March 25 passed two bills and transmitted them to the Senate: House File 928, described in the reading as concerning recounting, contesting election fraud and penalties, and House File 954, described as addressing the conduct of elections, including effect date and retroactive applicability revisions.

The reading was brief and the transcript records no Senate debate, referral, motion, or vote on either bill during the session excerpt provided. The reading did not identify bill sponsors, committee referrals, full bill text, or any Senate action to date.

House File 928 and House File 954 now appear on the Senate record by virtue of the reading; further committee assignment or consideration was not recorded in the transcript excerpt. The secretary’s reading supplied only the bill numbers and the short descriptions quoted above.","The Senate secretary read into the record that the Iowa House on March 25 passed House File 928, described as addressing recounts and election fraud penalties, and House File 954, described as changes to election conduct including effect dates and retroactivity; no Senate action was recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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Senator Jack Whitver named 2025 Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award recipient

House Files 928, 954 read into Iowa Senate after House passage