A bill for an act allowing cities to certify taxes for general fund levy for various purposes upon approval of the voters at an election.

HF 172 allows Iowa cities to levy specific voter-approved taxes for cultural, community, and infrastructure projects. It reinstates limits for taxes up to 13.5 cents per $1,000 valuation to support musical groups, symphony orchestras, or public libraries, and up to 81 cents per $1,000 for memorial buildings or monuments. Cities must submit these tax proposals to voters at regular or special elections, with details like tax rates and project specifics included in election notices. The bill recodifies these tax options after they were previously eliminated, maintaining the same voter approval requirements and rate limits. It directly affects city residents through property tax changes and local organizations receiving funding for cultural or public facilities.