Relating to the numbering of bills introduced by the general assembly, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires that a bill or resolution that has been introduced in a chamber of the general assembly and assigned a file number retain that number and be assigned no other file number for the duration of the legislative process. The bill does not limit the ability of legislators, legislative committees, or chambers of the general assembly to amend or substitute a bill or resolution. The bill requires the legislative council and legislative services agency to adopt policies and procedures necessary to implement the bill, including by modifying bill tracking systems and legislative reporting mechanisms. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§2.34

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