Relating to the submission of proposed legislation by the governor and state departments and agencies. Vetoed 6-2-26

Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee, Sen. Mike Klimesh (R)

Topics:State government

Same legislation: SF 2037

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 5, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 23, 202631–15
Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 24, 202690–5
Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
Stopped: VetoedJune 2, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary State government departments and agencies will have to submit their proposed new laws earlier than they do now. Instead of turning in their ideas 45 days before a new legislative session begins, they must now submit them 60 days before.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill changes the deadline for the submission of proposed legislative bills and joint resolutions to the legislative services agency by departments and agencies of state government from 45 days before the convening of a session of the general assembly to 60 days before the convening of a session of the general assembly.

Changed since by amendment H-8253; see Amendments.

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House subcommittee

Named March 2, 2026. On March 3, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§2.16

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Lobbying

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91st General Assembly

SF 2037Renumbered SF 2207Vetoedfrom SF 2037