Iowa House approves requirement that Regents invest 1% of endowments in state innovation funds after contentious floor debate Members debated whether a new requirement that Regent institutions invest at least 1% of endowment assets in state‑certified innovation funds constitutes a forced reallocation of donor funds; the measure passed after amendments intended to protect donor intent.

The Iowa House just passed a controversial bill mandating Regents institutions to invest 1% of their endowments into state innovation funds, igniting fierce debates over donor intent and fiscal implications.

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