This bill amends Section 2.16, subsection 2 of the Code 2026, changing the deadline for state departments and agencies to submit proposed legislative bills and joint resolutions to the legislative services agency. The new requirement stipulates that these submissions must be made at least 60 days prior to the convening of each session of the general assembly, an increase from the previous deadline of 45 days.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the proposed legislative bills and joint resolutions submitted by the governor must be provided by the Friday prior to the session's convening, with an exception for the year of the governor's initial inauguration. The legislative services agency is tasked with reviewing these proposals and ensuring they are submitted in proper form to the presiding officers of each house for referral to the appropriate standing committee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2.16