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HSB 341

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission, and providing for properly related matters including the deposit of captive company premium tax revenue and professional licensure fee standardization.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Omnibus appropriations bill funds Iowa state government administration and regulation for next year, with changes to captive premium tax deposits and standardized licensure fees.

Subcommittee Meeting: 05/01/2025 1:00PM RM 102.
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Bill Summary · HSB 341

Summary of HSB 341 (Iowa)

Overview

  • Bill: HSB 341
  • Title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission, and providing for properly related matters including the deposit of captive company premium tax revenue and professional licensure fee standardization.
  • Type/status: House Study Bill introduced 4/30/2025; referred to Appropriations. Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 5/01/2025 at 1:00 PM in Room 102.
  • Purpose: To appropriate funds for state government administration and regulation across a broad set of agencies and to address related financial/operational matters, including specific provisions on captive insurer premium tax revenues and standardization of professional licensure fees.

Intent and scope

  • The bill functions as an omnibus appropriations measure focused on the annual funding and financial operations of numerous state agencies and offices involved in administration and regulation.
  • It also introduces related policy provisions that may affect revenue handling (captive company premium tax revenue) and the fees charged for professional licensure (standardization).

Key provisions and changes (high-level)

  • Appropriations framework: Establishes funding for the listed agencies and offices for the upcoming fiscal year. Exact dollar amounts, line-item details, and program specifics would be contained in the bill’s appropriation schedules.
  • Captive company premium tax revenue: Includes a provision related to the deposit of captive insurer premium tax revenue. This likely concerns how premium tax receipts from captive insurance companies are deposited and allocated (e.g., to the state treasury or specific funds), though exact disposition would be defined in the text.
  • Professional licensure fee standardization: Proposes standardizing certain professional licensure fees. This could affect fee amounts across professions and streamline fee structures, with potential impacts on license renewals, application costs, and regulatory administration.
  • Agencies covered:
    • Department of Administrative Services
    • Auditor of State
    • Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
    • Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
    • Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
    • Department of Insurance and Financial Services
    • Department of Management
    • Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
    • Public Information Board
    • Department of Revenue
    • Secretary of State
    • Treasurer of State
    • Utilities Commission
  • Related matters: The bill provides for "properly related matters" that accompany the appropriations, including the revenue and fee changes noted above.

Who would be affected

  • State government operations: Budget allocations, spending authority, and financial administration across the listed agencies.
  • Professional license holders: Potential changes in licensure fees due to standardization, affecting application and renewal costs.
  • Captive insurers and related taxpayers: Changes to how captive company premium tax revenue is deposited may affect revenue flows and possibly fund allocations.
  • General taxpayers and public: Indirectly affected through funding levels for state programs, regulatory activity, and the efficiency of government services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 30, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
  • Subcommittee: Formed on April 30, 2025; meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Room 102).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through additional subcommittee discussions, committee hearings, and floor debate before potential passage and enactment. As a House Study Bill, it may evolve significantly during the appropriations process.

Notes

  • Specific fiscal impact and exact policy language (dollar amounts, fee schedules, and deposit destinations) are not provided in the summary and would be found in the full text of the bill and its appropriation schedules.

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

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