Iowa HF597 mandates that bills retain their assigned file numbers throughout the legislative process.

Iowa HF597, also known as the "One Bill, One Number Act," requires that any bill or resolution introduced in the Iowa General Assembly and assigned a file number must retain that number for the entire legislative process. The bill prohibits the assignment of any other file number during committee consideration, debate, or other stages. It also ensures that the legislative council and legislative services agency adopt necessary policies and procedures, including modifying bill tracking systems and reporting mechanisms.

Iowa HF597 mandates that bills retain their assigned file numbers throughout the legislative process.

Iowa HF597, also known as the "One Bill, One Number Act," requires that any bill or resolution introduced in the Iowa General Assembly and assigned a file number must retain that number for the entire legislative process. The bill prohibits the assignment of any other file number during committee consideration, debate, or other stages. It also ensures that the legislative council and legislative services agency adopt necessary policies and procedures, including modifying bill tracking systems and reporting mechanisms.