Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct sector impact identified
Risks
- no direct sector impact identified
StateIowaEnacted
SF 2039: A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Mike Klimesh
SF 2039 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill modifies the administrative procedure act by allowing legislative leaders to intervene in judicial reviews, potentially altering the balance of power between the legislature, executive agencies, and the courts.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential for increased legislative oversight of agency rules
Risks
- uncertainty regarding regulatory stability if litigation becomes more politicized
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct sector impact identified
Risks
- no direct sector impact identified
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Potential for politicization of administrative law litigation by introducing legislative actors into judicial proceedings.
Analysis scope
Analysis relies on standard interpretations of intervention as a procedural mechanism.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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