HF 597: Relating to the numbering of bills introduced by the general assembly, and including effective date provisions

What it does

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.

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Eide Walton; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Personal Interest-Amy Campbell

In plain words

1. February 25, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee