Iowa House Bill HSB341

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/25
• Refer: 4/30/25

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 commission, and providing for properly related matters including the deposit of captive company premium tax revenue and professional licensure fee standardization.(See HSB 343, HF 1044.)

Impact

The impact of HSB341 extends to the standardization of professional licensure fees across various state agencies, which is intended to simplify the renewal and fee processes for licenses. In doing so, it aims to reduce administrative burdens on both the state and the licensed professionals while promoting transparency in regulatory compliance. Additionally, the bill mandates that premium taxes paid by captive insurance companies are directed to the newly established captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund, thereby strengthening financial oversight and accountability in this sector.

Summary

House Study Bill 341 focuses on making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026 for various state departments, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, and the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The bill outlines budgetary allocations necessary for fulfilling the operational needs of these departments while addressing specific regulatory areas such as professional licensure fee standardization and captive insurance premium taxation. By allocating funds for their operations, the bill aims to ensure continuous and efficient state governance and regulatory oversight.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HSB341 may involve concerns regarding the extent of regulatory authority and the implications of centralized fee structures for professional licenses. Some stakeholders may argue that unifying licensure fees could limit local governance and the ability to adapt fee structures to local economic conditions. Opponents of the bill may express apprehension regarding the financial impact on professionals who may face increased fees if the standardized fee structure does not account for varying business environments across the state.