Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB229

Introduced
3/8/23  
Introduced
3/8/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to reimbursement to the state treasury by institutions of higher learning governed by the state board of regents for certain state tort claims, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 667.)

Impact

The introduction of HSB229 may have significant implications for the financial responsibilities of state-run institutions of higher learning. Specifically, if an award or judgment from a tort claim related to an employee's conduct requires payment from the state treasury, the institution must repay this amount within the next fiscal year. This establishes a clear obligation for institutions to manage their financial reserves, potentially leading to more stringent fiscal management policies within these institutions.

Summary

House Study Bill 229 focuses on amending existing laws regarding reimbursements to the state treasury by institutions of higher learning governed by the state board of regents. The bill specifically addresses how certain tort claims involving institutions of higher education are processed and impacts payment requirements. Under the new provisions, if payments to claimants regarding tort claims cannot be promptly made from appropriated funds, they will be paid from the state treasury. Furthermore, institutions are required to reimburse the treasury for these payments under specified conditions.

Contention

One notable point of contention in discussions surrounding HSB229 is the provision for retroactive applicability. The bill applies to claims made on or after January 1, 2023, raising concerns about how it will affect previous financial obligations of institutions. Critics may argue that retroactive provisions could impose unexpected financial burdens on institutions, which may not have accounted for these reimbursements in their budgets. Supporters, on the other hand, may view this as necessary to ensure accountability within state-funded educational institutions.

Companion Bills

IA HF667

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to reimbursement to the state treasury by institutions of higher learning governed by the state board of regents for certain state tort claims, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 229.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB749

A bill for an act relating to state tort claims, including qualified immunity for state employees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

IA HSB784

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.)

IA HSB541

A bill for an act requiring the state board of regents to submit a report to the general assembly and the governor related to establishing a performance-based funding model for the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents.(See HF 2243.)

IA HSB543

A bill for an act relating to general education requirements, core curricula, other functions of regents institutions, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2361.)

IA HSB54

A bill for an act requiring reporting by regents institutions of funding from certain foreign sources and including effective date provisions.(See HF 575.)

IA SF630

A bill for an act relating to state government, including matters under the purview of the department of management and state membership in the Iowa individual health benefit reinsurance association, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 307, SSB 1083.)

IA SF12

A bill for an act relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges.(See SF 288.)

IA HSB50

A bill for an act providing for a review by the state board of regents of academic programs offered at regents institutions.(See HF 420.)

IA HSB642

A bill for an act relating to indirect costs charged to state-funded grants, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2304.)

IA HSB773

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program.(See HF 2772.)

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