A bill for an act relating to the sales tax imposed on amusement devices.
This bill amends Iowa's sales tax code to exempt the portion of revenue from amusement devices that will be paid out as prizes. It applies to operators of pinball machines, bowling alleys, slot machines, and similar games where prizes are awarded, such as raffles or card tournaments. The 6% sales tax will now only apply to the net revenue after prize amounts are subtracted, not the full sales price. This change directly affects businesses operating these devices by reducing their taxable income. The bill does not legalize any currently prohibited games or devices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2025 12:30PM House Lounge.
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Lundgren, Hermanson and McBurney.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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