A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 567.)
Impact
If enacted, HSB159 will impact numerous areas of state law by correcting minor errors, updating terminology, and enhancing the readability of legislation. These changes may not alter substantive law or introduce new legal obligations, but they will assist in the enforcement and administration of existing laws. This is crucial as it helps remove potential legal uncertainties caused by outdated phrases or incorrect references. The aim is to foster a more precise and efficient legal system, reflecting the current operational framework of the state and its agencies.
Summary
House Study Bill 159 focuses on nonsubstantive code corrections to improve clarity and functionality within Iowa's legislative framework. The bill aims to amend various sections of the Iowa Code, ensuring consistency and updating references that may have been outdated or incorrectly defined. These changes primarily serve to clarify language and procedures, trimming down ambiguities in existing law. The proposed measures are intended to streamline processes, making legal references easier for public servants, legal entities, and citizens to navigate and understand.
Contention
While the bill is expected to pass largely without opposition as it seeks to enhance legislative clarity rather than introduce controversial changes, there may still be debates around specific amendments and their implications. Stakeholders could potentially raise concerns regarding certain terms or phrases that are retained or revised, fearing that such changes could lead to misunderstandings in their application. However, the overall sentiment appears to favor the bill's goal of improving Iowa's Code and maintaining its relevance in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
Related
A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 286.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1136.)
Replaced by
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.
A bill for an act relating to state government and finances, including by making corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2800.)
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.
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.
A bill for an act placing assessment limitations for property tax purposes on commercial child care facilities, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 991.)
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.
A bill for an act relating to the assessment of certain development property, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 598.)
A bill for an act relating to the assessment of property containing certain aboveground storage tanks and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 1050.)
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the projected costs in Pennsylvania of climate change adaptation and resilience measures needed to mitigate the proje . . .cted impacts of certain climate-change-related events.