Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF322

Introduced
2/16/23  
Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to information collected from applicants for education savings accounts and information reported by the department of education, and including effective date provisions.

Impact

If enacted, SF322 would have significant ramifications for state laws concerning land use and environmental policy. The legislation proposes to simplify the permitting process for developers, which could potentially lead to an increase in construction and development projects. Advocates emphasize that this could stimulate economic growth by attracting investments and creating job opportunities. However, critics raise concerns about the potential risks of diminishing environmental protections, suggesting that expedited processes might overlook crucial assessments that safeguard ecosystems and public health.

Summary

SF322 aims to address key issues related to environmental regulation and land use in the state. It seeks to amend existing statutes to streamline processes for permitting and compliance, promoting a more efficient regulatory environment. By doing so, the bill aims to enhance the ability of state agencies to manage land use and protect natural resources effectively. Proponents argue that the bill will facilitate responsible development while safeguarding environmental interests, thereby achieving a balance between growth and preservation.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SF322 have revealed stark divisions among stakeholders. Supporters, often from the business sector, assert that reducing bureaucratic delays will invigorate the economy by making it easier to undertake new projects. They argue that the state's regulatory framework needs modernization to keep pace with contemporary development needs. Conversely, environmental advocates voice fears that the bill could undermine hard-won protections and lead to accelerated environmental degradation. They warn that hastened permitting could compromise important environmental assessments, potentially harming local ecosystems and community health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF412

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for education savings accounts and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA SF572

A bill for an act relating to certain education programs and tax credits and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1208.)

IA SSB1208

A bill for an act relating to certain education programs and tax credits and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 572.)

IA SF94

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1022.)

IA HSB1

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 68.)

IA SSB1022

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 94.)

IA HF68

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements and supplementary weighting, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 1.) Effective date: 01/24/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/01/2023.

IA SF453

A bill for an act relating to school district and area education agency funding and education savings accounts, and including applicability provisions.

IA HF445

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to application periods for the education savings account program.

IA HF187

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.