Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF567

Introduced
3/2/23  
Engrossed
3/9/23  
Introduced
3/2/23  
Enrolled
5/3/23  
Engrossed
3/9/23  
Enrolled
5/3/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The implementation of HF567 is anticipated to bolster legal clarity by removing ambiguities inherent in the state's existing laws. The focus on nonsubstantive corrections means that while the bill does not introduce new substantive changes or policies, it serves to ensure that all legal documentation is accurate, aligned, and free from errors, which can be critical for legal practitioners, lawmakers, and citizens relying on clear laws.

Summary

House File 567 (HF567) pertains to nonsubstantive corrections within the state code, which aims to streamline the legal text present in the state's statutes. The bill includes provisions for effective dates and outlines retroactive applicability, making it crucial in maintaining the coherence and clarity of statutory law. This type of legislation is common as it helps to correct errors, inconsistencies, and outdated language without altering the substance of the law.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HF567 has been largely supportive, as it promotes the efficiency of legal frameworks without imposing new regulations or restrictions. Lawmakers across the aisle have generally agreed that maintaining the integrity and amendatory clarity of the code is essential for ongoing governance. As such, the sentiment reflects a bipartisan acknowledgment of the importance of procedural legal accuracy.

Contention

Despite its straightforward aim, discussions around HF567 may reflect broader concerns regarding legislative processes and the potential for misunderstandings around what constitutes a nonsubstantive change. However, the voting history shows a strong bipartisan support with a significant majority (96 yeas, 0 nays) on the day it was voted on, indicating that the bill faced minimal contention, suggesting a consensus on its necessity.

Companion Bills

IA SF286

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

IA SSB1136

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

IA HSB159

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

Previously Filed As

IA HF954

A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 281.) Effective date: 07/01/2025, 01/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2024.

IA HF1028

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 756, HSB 72.) Effective date: 07/01/2026, 07/01/2027. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF1038

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations and disbursements, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 331.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF704

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa propane education and research council, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 178.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF2770

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, providing fees, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 775.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF2500

A bill for an act relating to contracts entered into by state agencies and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 583.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA SF657

A bill for an act related to state taxation and finance and other related matters, by creating, modifying, and eliminating tax credits and tax incentive programs, providing for penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1205.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025, 12/31/2025, 01/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2017, 01/01/2025, 01/01/2026.

IA SF2488

A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, making appropriations, convening an early childhood Iowa interim study committee, and including applicability, retroactive applicability, and effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 2462, SSB 3111.) Effective date: 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF2676

A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 694.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2027.

IA SF644

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, providing for properly related matters including indigent defense and representation, the corrections capital reinvestment fund, and a corrections federal receipts fund, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1232.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2023.

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