Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIowaVetoed
SF 2207: A bill for an act relating to the submission of proposed legislation by the governor and state departments and agencies.
COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
SF 2207 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
Source
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 — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends Iowa Code Section 2.16 to change the LSA submission deadline for executive proposals from 45 to 60 days prior to the legislative session and adds a 7-day mandatory review period for agencies and the Governor's office before submission to the General Assembly.
Who is affected
The Governor’s office, all state departments and agencies, the Legislative Services Agency, and members of the General Assembly.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must submit proposals 60 days prior to session start; executive office and agencies must review LSA-processed drafts within 7 days.
Costs and funding
Minimal administrative overhead.
When it takes effect
The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved coordination and more orderly legislative intake processes.
Risks and tradeoffs
Imposition of stricter deadlines on the executive branch and additional administrative hurdles that led to a formal veto.
What is still unknown
The full extent of the administrative burden on individual departments to meet the new 60-day submission deadline is not defined in the source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardizes submission deadlines for executive branch proposals
- Clarifies the Legislative Services Agency (LSA) review process
- Enhances verification through mandatory agency/Governor review steps
Risks
- Extends the submission window from 45 to 60 days
- Creates a potential bottleneck if agency review is delayed
- Limits the Governor's flexibility regarding bill introduction timelines
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The bill imposes strict timing requirements on the executive branch, which may conflict with rapid policy response needs.
Analysis scope
Source provided is the bill text and status; limited context on specific departmental operational burdens is available.
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed by Governor.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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