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HSB 747

A bill for an act providing for a red tape reduction internet site.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Creates a public red tape reduction website and annual report to inform the public and General Assembly about executive regulatory restrictions.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2790.
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Bill Summary · HSB 747

Summary of Bill: HSB 747 (Session: 2025-2026, Iowa)

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and subsequently renumbered in committee activity. The core provisions concern creating a public-facing “red tape reduction internet site” and annual reporting.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a state-level mechanism to increase transparency and public engagement around executive branch regulatory restrictions.
  • Provide a formal channel for Iowans to request information about regulatory restrictions and to communicate with the Secretary of State about those restrictions.
  • Create an annual reporting requirement to inform the General Assembly about regulatory restrictions connected to site activity.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Creation of a Red Tape Reduction Internet Site (Section 1):
    • The Secretary of State is required to establish an internet site dedicated to red tape reduction.
    • Functions of the site:
    • Allow members of the public to request information about state executive branch regulatory restrictions.
    • Provide a channel for the public to communicate with the Secretary of State regarding these restrictions.
  • Annual Report to the General Assembly:
    • The Secretary of State must submit an annual report to the General Assembly before the start of each regular session.
    • The report must detail regulatory restrictions that are subject to requests and communications made via the red tape reduction site.

3) Who/What is Affected

  • State Executive Branch Regulatory Restrictions: The public will have enhanced access to information about these restrictions and a formal mechanism to communicate concerns or inquiries.
  • Secretary of State: Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and operating the site and for compiling the annual reporting on site activity and related restrictions.
  • General Assembly: Receives an annual report outlining regulatory restrictions connected to site activity, informing potential legislative or oversight considerations.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Establishment Timeline: The bill requires the Secretary of State to establish the red tape reduction internet site, but it does not specify an exact effective date within the text provided.
  • Reporting Timeline: An annual report is due to the General Assembly prior to the beginning of each regular session. This ensures that legislators receive up-to-date information before session convening.

5) Practical Implications

  • Increased transparency around executive regulatory restrictions.
  • A formal feedback and inquiry mechanism for the public to engage with the Secretary of State on regulatory issues.
  • Regular, consolidated reporting that could inform future administrative or legislative actions aimed at reducing unnecessary regulatory burden.

6) Status and Process (as of latest actions)

  • Subcommittee and committee activity led to passage recommendations.
  • The bill was renumbered as HF 2790 in its committee report.
  • Committee actions show a favorable disposition with a blend of support and some opposition (as indicated by vote counts in committee).

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to prior red-tape reduction efforts or prepare a quick pros/cons brief for stakeholders.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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