House Amendment 1157 PAG LIN 1 1 Amend House File 776 as follows: 1 2 #1. By striking page 5, line 14, through page 7, 1 3 line 1, and inserting the following: 1 4 <Sec. . DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 5 == E=COMMERCE STUDY == REPORT. It is the intent of 1 6 the general assembly to encourage the use of 1 7 electronic transactions with regard to the state's 1 8 dealings with the citizens of Iowa and other persons. 1 9 The department of administrative services shall 1 10 develop recommendations, including proposed 1 11 legislation, to encourage the use of electronic 1 12 commerce, including the acceptance of credit card 1 13 payments, with regard to transactions involving the 1 14 state. The department shall consult with the state 1 15 treasurer, state entities currently accepting credit 1 16 card payments, and any other state entities identified 1 17 as considering the acceptance of credit card payments 1 18 when developing the recommendations. The department 1 19 shall deliver a report to the general assembly by 1 20 January 20, 2006, including any recommendations, 1 21 proposed legislation, and other related information, 1 22 including cost information associated with credit card 1 23 payments.> 1 24 #2. Title page, line 10, by striking the words 1 25 <charges for> and inserting the following: <providing 1 26 for a study concerning>. 1 27 #3. By renumbering as necessary. 1 28 1 29 1 30 1 31 RAECKER of Polk 1 32 1 33 1 34 1 35 LENSING of Johnson 1 36 HF 776.201 81 1 37 ec/sh/1447 1 38 1 39 1 40 1 41 1 42 1 43 1 44 1 45 1 46 1 47 1 48 1 49 1 50 -1-