Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1209

Introduced
3/29/23  
Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The impact of SSB1209 on state laws primarily revolves around the distribution of funds among various state departments which are integral to state operations. This bill sustains essential functions like public safety, health services, and utility regulation by ensuring that these departments have the necessary budget for administrative tasks, personnel salaries, and maintaining services critical for Iowans. The appropriations set out within the different sections of the bill reflect the state's commitment to upholding its responsibilities through strategic financial planning.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1209 aims to make appropriations related to various state departments, agencies, and funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The central premise of the bill is to provide the required financial support for state functions including salaries, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes across multiple departments, such as the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, and the Department of Revenue. This legislation encompasses a broad range of entities to ensure the operational stability of public services in Iowa.

Contention

While there is no overt contention highlighted in the discussions surrounding SSB1209, the implications of budget distributions could lead to debates in the future, particularly regarding prioritization of funding. Discussions about constraints on expenditures and ensuring accountability in how the allocated funds are used may arise as various stakeholders assess the adequacy of the appropriations provided. This conversation could highlight potential conflicts between funding demands of different departments against management of the state's fiscal responsibilities.

Companion Bills

IA SF557

Replaced by 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.

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 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 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 HF2696

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.

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 HF2693

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, and including effective date provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024.