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HF 1059

Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission eliminated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Nash

HF 1059 repeals and dissolves the Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission, ending its authority, staff, and funding, and reallocates duties to other state bodies.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1059

Summary of HF 1059 (Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission eliminated)

Overview

  • Bill number: HF 1059
  • Title: Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission eliminated
  • Subject: Governmental Operations-State
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee
  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Related bill: SF 1441 (companion)

What the bill would do

  • The central purpose, as reflected in the title, is to eliminate the Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission. If enacted, the bill would repeal or otherwise abolish the statutory authority creating the commission and dissolve the body.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title and status)

  • Repeal or dissolution: The bill would terminate the Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission and remove the statutory framework that establishes and governs the commission.
  • Reallocation or closure of duties: The text would specify how any ongoing duties, staff, or funding associated with the commission are to be handled (e.g., termination of staff, reallocation of funds, or transfer of responsibilities to other entities). Specifics would be found in the bill’s text.
  • Administrative housekeeping: Any related amendments to statutory provisions tied to the commission’s existence would be addressed to align state law with its elimination.

Note: The exact language and detailed provisions are not provided in the summary you supplied. The above reflects typical elements of a repeal bill and the implications suggested by the title.

Who would be affected

  • Legislative bodies and staff assigned to or supporting the Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission.
  • Agencies or offices coordinating with the commission on COVID-19-related oversight or policy discussions, to the extent they interacted with the commission.
  • Public stakeholders who relied on the commission’s work or inquiries (e.g., reporting, oversight findings).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduction and first reading.
  • Committee assignment: State Government Finance and Policy.
  • Companion legislation: SF 1441 (indicating parallel action in the Senate).

Notes for readers

  • The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and status; the full text would provide precise provisions, repeal language, and the treatment of any related appropriations, personnel, or duties.
  • To understand the exact changes and potential implications, consult the bill’s actual text and any committee amendments once available.

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

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