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Appropriations Tracking.  The division provides analysis of appropriations bills through 

the issuance of NOBAs (notes on bills and amendments). NOBAs explain the specific provi-

sions of the bill, as well as providing an overall fiscal impact analysis when appropriate.  The 

division maintains a database of current and historical appropriations throughout the legisla-

tive process. 

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Revenue Reporting.  The division provides reporting and analysis of state revenue informa-

tion, including the reporting of daily receipts on the Internet and a monthly analysis of state 

revenue.  The division provides staff and research support for the Revenue Estimating Con-

ference (REC), a three-member committee that meets at least quarterly to estimate state reve-

nues and gambling revenues.  These estimates are used by both the Governor and the Gen-

eral Assembly in the budget process. 

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Issues Analysis.  The division provides detailed reviews of selected issues concerning state 

government. In addition, the division maintains up-to-date graphic presentations highlighting 

a variety of state programs. 

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Committee Staffing.  Division legislative analysts staff each of the joint appropriations 

subcommittees during the regular legislative session. The division also staffs the Legislative 

Fiscal Committee and Government Oversight Committees throughout the year. 

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Oversight.  The Fiscal Services Division, together with the Legal Services Division, per-

forms review and oversight of state program operations and program evaluation of state 

agencies. 

Computer Services Division 

The Computer Services Division operates the legislative computer systems used by the Senate, 

House of Representatives, and central legislative staff agencies.  The division provides nonparti-

san technology solutions, advice, and support to the General Assembly and its staff.  The division 

maintains the General Assembly’s computer system servers, local area network, and the Internet 

and Intranet sites. The division provides the following services: 

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Training and Support 

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Provides computer training for all legislators and staff 

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Staffs the help desk telephone line to answer system user questions 

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Develops programming to maintain legislative databases and to enable communication 

of information to and from other computer systems 

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During session, provides staff in each chamber to help with any computer-related is-

sues, questions, or problems 

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Network and Hardware 

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Maintains all hardware required for the legislative network of servers, e-mail, local area 

network, and Internet servers 

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Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots all operating system software 

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Upgrades all systems as necessary 

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Provides security for all legislative systems 

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Software and Web Development 

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Creates software to retrieve and edit information in legislative databases 

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Develops and integrates Internet and Intranet information and documentation 

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Provides specialized programming to meet user needs within the General Assembly 

Administrative Services Division 

The Administrative Services Division provides administrative services to support the legal, 

fiscal, and computer services functions of the LSA; distributes print and electronic copies of LSA 

work products; provides public information and library services to legislators, staff, and citizens; 

and provides personnel and finance services to the LSA. 

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Support Services 

Finance and Human Resources:  Administers the annual budget, maintains inventory records, 

and processes payroll and employee benefits for the LSA 

Text Processing: Processes all bills, amendments, minutes, reports, legal guides and memo-

randa, and updates the official Iowa Code database 

Proofreading:  Proofreads bills, amendments, minutes, reports, legal guides and memoranda, 

and the Iowa Code and Iowa Acts 

Publications:   Provides support services to all LSA divisions in preparation of LSA publica-

tions, including the Iowa Official Register (Redbook) and the State Roster 

Library: Maintains a collection of publications of special interest to the General Assembly and 

archives information produced by the General Assembly and its staff 

Bill Room: Tracks, stores, copies, and distributes bills, amendments, research, and minutes of 

statutory and interim committees to the General Assembly and its staff, and distributes LSA’s 

newsletters and briefing published throughout the year 

Secretarial Support: Provides all necessary administrative services to support the functions of 

the Legal Services, Fiscal Services, and Computer Services divisions 

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Legislative Information Office 

The Legislative Information Office (LIO) serves as a contact for persons seeking legislative 

information.  The LIO provides nonpartisan information and materials concerning the Iowa Gen-

eral Assembly and the legislative process in Iowa to interested persons. 

In addition, the LIO provides the following services during the legislative session and interim: 

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Publishes informational publications in print and on the Internet 

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Acts as the international protocol office, welcoming international guests and dignitaries 

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Responds to inquiries for information on legislative procedures, legislative schedules, 

legislators, and the status and identification of bills 

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Offers educational presentations to groups about the legislative process 

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Oversees the operations of the Capitol Tour Guides who conduct tours of the Capitol 

and provide general information to building visitors at the Tours and Information Desk 

 

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