Providing for a red tape reduction internet site

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeApril 28, 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

Became HF 2790 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2790 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the secretary of state to establish a red tape reduction internet site. The site shall allow members of the public to request information about state executive branch regulatory restrictions and to communicate with the secretary of state about such restrictions. The bill requires the secretary of state to annually submit a report to the general assembly detailing the regulatory restrictions subject to requests and communications through the site.

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

House subcommittee

Named February 17, 2026. On February 24, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Carter F. Nordman REmail
• Rep. Chad Behn REmail
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§9.6

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