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Iowa House Bill HF2696

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2696

Introduced
4/16/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by establishing clear financial guidelines and limits for fiscal management within various governmental sectors. By allocating funds to state departments, it reinforces the operational capacities necessary to perform their statutory duties effectively. A key point of the bill is the prioritization of Iowa products in purchases made by state agencies, aiming to support local businesses and economic development. This aspect of the bill could also enhance accountability and transparency regarding the spending of taxpayer dollars within state operations.

Summary

House File 2696 is an appropriations bill that outlines the funding allocations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The bill specifically pertains to the Department of Administrative Services, the Auditor of State, the Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, and several other crucial operational areas of Iowa state government. It is designed to ensure that the necessary financial resources are available for different government functions and departments, aiding in the efficient management and delivery of public services across the state. The appropriations include salaries, support costs, and resources necessary for the operational functioning of these agencies.

Contention

While HF 2696 primarily focuses on funding, there may be points of contention regarding specific appropriations made to various departments. Critics might argue about the sufficiency of funding for essential services or express concerns about possible favoritism or inefficiencies in addressing the needs of underserved populations. Furthermore, discussions could arise around the prioritization of funding allocations, with stakeholders advocating for increased transparency and input on how taxpayer money is utilized within different sectors of state government.

Latest HF2696 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SSB3199

Related A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board.(See SF 2433.)

IA SF2433

Similar To A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board. (Formerly SSB 3199.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

Similar Bills

IA SF2433

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board. (Formerly SSB 3199.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA SSB1217

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, office of civil rights, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission.

IA SSB1235

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission.

IA SSB3199

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board.(See SF 2433.)

IA SF557

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and Iowa utilities board, creating a licensing and regulation fund, and modifying provisions related to major procurement contracts for the Iowa lottery division of the department of revenue. (Formerly SSB 1209.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA SSB1209

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving certain state departments, agencies, funds, and certain other entities, providing for regulatory authority, and providing for properly related matters.(See SF 557.)

IA SF558

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. (Formerly SSB 1210.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA SSB3193

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.