Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2364

Introduced
2/10/26  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the enactment of supplemental state aid and the suspension and forfeiture of legislative pay.

Impact

This legislation proposes amendments to existing laws concerning the payment of legislative salaries, specifically outlining the consequences of delays in passing fiscal growth measures. The suspension of salaries during budgetary delays aims to incentivize lawmakers to fulfill specific budgetary obligations in a timely manner. Should this bill pass, it will fundamentally alter how financial accountability is integrated within the legislative process and may enhance the urgency behind budget decisions.

Summary

House File 2364 addresses the timely enactment of state percent growth and categorical state percent growth which directly impacts legislative operations and pay. The bill mandates that if these fiscal measures are not enacted within thirty days following the governor's budget transmission, salaries of members of the general assembly will be suspended. This introduces a financial accountability mechanism for legislators, ensuring that they take timely action on crucial state budgetary matters.

Contention

The main points of contention surrounding HF2364 could revolve around the appropriateness of linking legislator salaries to fiscal enactments. Critics may argue that such a measure could create undue pressure on legislators, potentially leading to rushed decisions or political maneuvering. Proponents, on the other hand, might frame it as a necessary reform to ensure that representatives are held accountable for their roles in budgetary processes. Furthermore, debates regarding the balance of power between legislatures and executive mandates concerning budgetary timelines may arise.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2131

A bill for an act relating to the timing for establishment of the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF167

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1053.) Effective date: 05/19/2025.

IA SF262

A bill for an act requiring the establishment of the state percent of growth and categorical state percent of growth for two consecutive budget years during the first regular session of the general assembly, and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB1053

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 167.)

IA SF2201

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3100.) Effective date: 02/26/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF319

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 138.)

IA HSB138

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

IA SSB3100

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, the regular program state cost per pupil, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 2201.)

IA HB2309

Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband and the authority of the attorney general to bring certain forfeiture actions.

IA SF684

Notice to the revisor of statutes of federal approval of legislative enactments clarification provision

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.