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Iowa House Bill HF2501

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2501

Introduced
2/14/24  
Introduced
2/14/24  

Caption

A bill for an act establishing a legislative services agency committee.

Impact

The bill mandates that the committee assess the number of personnel required to handle bill and fiscal note requests within a stipulated period of 48 hours. This requirement seeks to improve response times for legislative inquiries and ensure that legislative operations run smoothly. In addition, the committee is tasked with recommending salaries for legal staff based on market comparisons, specifically aiming to align compensation with the legal job industry's competitive standards. This could lead to improved recruitment and retention of qualified legal professionals within the LSA.

Summary

House File 2501 proposes the establishment of a Legislative Services Agency (LSA) committee in Iowa. This committee aims to enhance the efficiency of the legislative services agency by reviewing its operations monthly and addressing staffing needs for timely bill and fiscal note processing. The committee will consist of 25 members, including 12 from the Senate and 13 from the House of Representatives, appointed in a manner that maintains party balance. This structure is designed to ensure that both legislative chambers have equitable representation in the committee's decisions.

Contention

While the bill appears to primarily enhance operational efficiency, there may be underlying debates about the sufficiency of funding and resources allocated to the LSA. Questions may arise about whether the proposed salaries align with public expectations and whether the legislative body can sustain such financial commitments amid broader fiscal constraints. Additionally, the very formation of a committee charged with oversight could be seen by some as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy, especially if the LSA has been functioning adequately without it. These factors may lead to discussions about strikes a balance between operational enhancements and the fiscal responsibility of the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF365

A bill for an act establishing a water resources committee.

IA SSB3172

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including effective date and transition provisions.(See SF 2385.)

IA HF2574

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including transition provisions.(Formerly HSB 710.)

IA HSB710

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including transition provisions.(See HF 2574.)

IA HF566

A bill for an act relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services. (Formerly HF 386.)

IA HSB713

A bill for an act relating to area education agencies, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, oversight by the department of education, funding, shared operational functions, and establishing a task force related to area education agency property and operations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2612.)

IA HF386

A bill for an act relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services.(See HF 566.)

IA HF2632

A bill for an act establishing a retirement savings plan trust, providing penalties, and including implementation provisions.

IA SF2385

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including effective date and transition provisions. (Formerly SSB 3172.) Effective date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA HB97

Establishing the Joint Legislative Equity Committee.

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