Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB710

Introduced
2/13/24  
Introduced
2/13/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including transition provisions.(See HF 2574.)

Impact

The bill is poised to impact state laws significantly by repealing or reorganizing existing structures. Notable eliminations include the Capitol Planning Commission, various advisory boards related to education, environmental issues, and public services. By centralizing these duties under departments such as the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, the bill aims to foster a more cohesive approach to governance, allowing for better resource allocation and quicker decision-making processes.

Summary

House Study Bill 710 is a significant legislative proposal aimed at restructuring various boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government in Iowa. The bill's primary intent is to enhance administrative efficiency by eliminating specific governmental bodies and transferring their duties to existing departments. This sweeping objective reflects a broader desire to streamline state operations and reduce bureaucratic redundancy.

Contention

Discussions around HSB710 have not been without contention; concerns have been raised regarding the loss of specific oversight and advisory functions that these boards provided. Critics argue that eliminating these boards compromises specialized input and oversight, which can lead to less responsive governance. Moreover, there are apprehensions about the potential for reduced public accountability and transparency in the functioning of state mechanisms without independent boards to oversee departmental actions.

Companion Bills

IA HF2574

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including transition provisions.(Formerly HSB 710.)

Previously Filed As

IA SB96

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; provisions creating certain boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies; update and modernize

IA HF2686

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to transitional coaching authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2307.)

IA HSB596

A bill for an act relating to local government taxes, budgets, and authority, by establishing property tax limitations and modifying provisions relating to the assessment and taxation of property, certain taxpayer notices, bond issuances, and councils of governments, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2745.)

IA S3135

Requires stipends for certain members of boards, commissions, committees, and other public entities.

IA SB78

Revises provisions relating to boards, commissions, councils and similar bodies. (BDR 18-301)

IA HF194

A bill for an act relating to the membership of the board of regents and including transition provisions.

IA SF2434

A bill for an act relating to local government, including the approval of action by ordinance, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3175.)

IA HSB178

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa propane education and research council, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 704.)

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 HB3616

Relating to prohibiting social transitioning assistance to minors by employees of governmental entities, including public schools, and health care facilities; authorizing civil penalties and loss of school funding.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.