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Iowa House Bill HSB233

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB233

Introduced
2/20/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the applicability of actions of certain international organizations.(See HF 1017.)

Impact

The passage of HSB233 would amend existing laws regarding the authority of international organizations over state regulations. If enacted, it would prevent any state agency, department, political subdivision, or other state entities from implementing or enforcing rules originating from the specified international organizations. This change is anticipated to impact various areas including governance, economic policies, and compliance measures tied to international standards.

Summary

House Study Bill 233 (HSB233) establishes that actions or mandates from specific international organizations such as the United Nations or the World Economic Forum will not be binding on the state of Iowa. This legislation aims to assert state sovereignty by ensuring that the local governance and authorities are not mandated by external entities. Specifically, the bill underscores that any rule, regulation, fee, tax, or policy from these organizations cannot be enforced by Iowa state or local governmental entities.

Contention

Proponents of HSB233 argue that it is crucial for maintaining the independence and laws of Iowa against external influence, effectively protecting the state's legislative authority from being overridden by international mandates. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns regarding the potential isolation of Iowa from international agreements and collaboration. The bill also mandates that the Iowa Attorney General seek injunctions against any violations of this law, which some may view as an expansion of state power against federal or international norms.

Companion Bills

IA HF1017

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the applicability of actions of certain international organizations.(Formerly HSB 233.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB748

A bill for an act relating to the applicability of actions of certain international organizations.

IA HSB159

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 567.)

IA HSB42

A bill for an act creating a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 177.)

IA HSB667

A bill for an act relating to actions regarding the economic interest of enterprise shareholders and participants in and beneficiaries of public pension benefit plans, and providing penalties.

IA SSB1136

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 286.)

IA SSB1164

A bill for an act relating to the exercise of religion, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HF2664

A bill for an act relating to actions involving hazardous liquid pipelines, and providing fees. (Formerly HF 2522, HSB 608.)

IA HF567

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 159.) Contingent effective date. Applicability date: 01/01/2022, 01/01/2023.

IA HSB614

A bill for an act relating to the exercise of religion, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2454.)

IA SF286

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1136.)

Similar Bills

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