Bill > HF597

This bill, known as the "One Bill, One Number Act," establishes a new rule for how bills and resolutions are numbered during the legislative process in Iowa. Under the proposed legislation, when a bill or resolution is initially introduced in a chamber of the general assembly and assigned a file number, that number must remain the same throughout the entire legislative process, including during committee review, subcommittee consideration, and chamber debates. The bill explicitly prevents chambers from assigning additional numbers to the same piece of legislation. Importantly, this numbering provision does not restrict legislators, committees, or chambers from amending or substituting the bill as needed. The legislative council and legislative services agency are required to update their bill tracking systems and reporting mechanisms to comply with this new rule. The bill's stated intent is to provide greater clarity for legislators and the public when tracking legislative proposals. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment, reflecting its designation as a matter of immediate importance.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF597