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Iowa Senate Bill SF2377

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2377

Introduced
2/15/24  
Refer
2/19/24  
Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3144; See SF 2416.)

Impact

The implications of SF2377 are significant, particularly in reshaping how internships and workforce training are administered in Iowa. By pooling resources under the Department of Workforce Development, the bill streamlines the creation of internship programs that are not only accessible to students but also directly beneficial to innovative businesses in Iowa. The program aims to enhance the availability of skilled workers, which is crucial in today's competitive job market. Furthermore, this restructuring may lead to increased state involvement in ensuring that educational institutions align more closely with the needs of local economies.

Summary

SF2377 addresses various facets of economic development in Iowa, emphasizing the establishment of an Iowa student internship program aimed at bridging the gap between students and small to medium-sized innovative businesses. The bill mandates the Department of Workforce Development to oversee this program, facilitating connections between students and potential employers. Through this initiative, financial assistance for wages paid to interns will be provided on a matching basis, incentivizing local firms to create job opportunities tailored for students in their fields of study.

Contention

Notably, SF2377 has drawn contention regarding its financial provisions and the exclusion of support for certain sectors such as retail or healthcare businesses. Critics may argue that limiting funding to specific sectors could overlook opportunities for students in these vital areas, thereby potentially restricting the breadth of available internships. Moreover, the bill includes amendments that affect various state agencies, incorporating changes that may stir debate about the efficiency and necessity of state oversight in such areas, especially in terms of existing administrative frameworks used by the Iowa Finance Authority and other departments.

Latest SF2377 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SSB3144

Related A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2377, SF 2416.)

IA HSB664

Related A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2550, HF 2686.)

IA HF2550

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 664; See HF 2686.)

IA SF2416

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 2377, SSB 3144.)

IA HF2686

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2550, HSB 664.) Effective date: 06/21/2024, 07/01/2024.

Similar Bills

IA HF2686

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2550, HSB 664.) Effective date: 06/21/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA HSB664

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2550, HF 2686.)

IA SSB3144

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2377, SF 2416.)

IA SF2416

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 2377, SSB 3144.)

IA HF2550

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 664; See HF 2686.)

IA SF514

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries of appointed state officers, providing for penalties, making appropriations, providing Code editor directives and transition provisions, and including applicability and effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1123.) Contingent effective date. Applicability date: Enactment, 07/01/2023.

IA SSB1123

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries of appointed state officers, providing for confirmation of appointments, providing for penalties, making appropriations, providing Code editor directives and transition provisions, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See SF 514.)

IA HSB126

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries of appointed state officers, providing for penalties, making appropriations, providing Code editor directives and transition provisions, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See HF 662.)