2024 Iowa legislative session concluded; House passed casino license moratorium extension, but Senate did not approve.

The 2024 Iowa legislative session concluded with lawmakers working through the night. A proposed extension of the moratorium on new casino licenses until 2029 passed the House, but the Senate did not approve it, potentially opening the door for a new casino in Cedar Rapids. The Senate's decision keeps the current moratorium, which will expire on July 1, in place.