A bill for an act relating to the numbering of bills introduced by the general assembly, and including effective date provisions.

HF 597, the "One Bill, One Number Act," requires that any bill or resolution assigned a file number upon introduction in the Iowa General Assembly must retain that same number for the entire legislative process - including committee review, debate, and voting - without receiving additional numbers. This change aims to improve clarity for legislators and the public tracking bills, while not restricting amendments or substitutions. The bill mandates the legislative council and services agency to update bill-tracking systems and reporting mechanisms to implement this numbering rule. It takes immediate effect upon enactment.