Friday, March 30, 2007
Governor Culver Signed Three Bills Today
(Des Moines) – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed the following bills into law:
House File 468: This bill requires the department of education to conduct a study regarding the student information systems that are currently in use in the state. The bill requires that the department's study examine the types of data collected and the future needs of data for the kindergarten through grade 12 and postsecondary levels and for use by the state. This would include electronic transcripts that could be shared with other schools. The bill also requires that systems in other states be examined. The bill requires the study to focus on systems that will provide efficiency, accuracy, and security of, and access to, the data by various users. A report of findings and conclusions shall be submitted by the department to the general assembly by January 15, 2008.
House File 579: This bill is a bill relating to judicial branch practices and procedures, including expanding the definition of a seal, involving the duties of the clerk of the Supreme Court, and obtaining electronic signatures of citations. The bill allows for the clerk of court to notify attorneys by ordinary or electronic mail any ruling, decision or opinion rendered. Also, a uniform citation can be signed electronically.
Senate File 548: This bill creates a hemophilia advisory committee within the Department of Public Health. This legislation only goes into effect if an appropriation is later made to support the committee.