SSB 3136 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the permissible uses of certain school district property tax revenue for urban renewal projects and including effective date provisions.

This bill prohibits using school district property taxes (specifically foundation taxes under Iowa law) to fund urban renewal projects approved on or after January 1, 2025, that include stadiums or arenas primarily for professional sports teams. It directly affects school districts collecting these taxes and municipalities developing urban renewal projects. The key provision blocks the use of designated tax revenue for stadium construction, planning, or operation within such projects. The restriction applies only to new projects approved after 2025, not existing ones. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2440.
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Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2026 12:30PM Senate Lounge.
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Feb 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Driscoll, and Knox.
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Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
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