Iowa Bills

died · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HF 799: A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.

HF 799 updates agricultural regulations and definitions related to crop production and nutrient application. It modifies the definition of "agricultural land" to include various uses, farm structures, and land set aside for environmental protection. The bill introduces and defines "beneficial substances" for plants and soils, such as biostimulants and soil amendments. It also revises definitions for fertilizers, their distribution, and required "guaranteed analysis" labeling, affecting farmers, agricultural product distributors, and the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

in committee · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HF 707: A bill for an act relating to a standing appropriation to the department of health and human services to make free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters in the state.

House File 707 establishes a standing annual appropriation of $20,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is dedicated to making free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters throughout the state. HHS will distribute these kits through existing contracts with the Iowa radon awareness recipient, certified radon laboratories, or other approved vendors. All test kits must be obtained from and analyzed by a certified radon laboratory, and distributors are required to provide resulting data to HHS upon request. The department will also provide an online link on its website for ordering these kits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HF 565: A bill for an act establishing a partial exemption on property taxes for certain residential properties sold in disaster areas.

HF 565 establishes a partial property tax exemption for certain residential properties. This exemption applies to homes purchased from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by owners who qualify for the homestead tax credit. To be eligible, the sale must be made to provide housing in an area declared a major disaster or disaster emergency. The exemption lasts for four assessment years, starting at 80% of the property's actual value in the first year and decreasing by 20% each subsequent year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Iowa · Senate May 9, 2025

SF 589: A bill for an act relating to solid waste collection and disposal by establishing a maximum rate increase charged by governmental entities and creating a property tax rebate for service charges.

SF 589 allows real property owners to opt out of solid waste collection and disposal services provided by their county or city. This is applicable if the property owner is already receiving these services from a different entity. Owners must submit an application to their local government, verifying their alternative service. If approved, they will not be charged fees by the county or city for those services, and the opt-out continues until the owner opts back in or the property's title changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Iowa · Senate May 9, 2025

SF 260: A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, and maximum fur dealer license fees, and making penalties applicable.

SF 260 amends several wildlife regulations in Iowa. The bill requires deer hunting tree stands placed on public land to be marked with a department-issued identification number and shields owners from liability if others use their stand. It also permits property owners, their agents, or drainage districts to alter or destroy beaver dams to protect property. Additionally, the bill allows traps and snares to be labeled with a department-issued identification number instead of a name and address. Finally, it sets a maximum annual fee of $50 for both resident and nonresident fur dealer licenses.

in committee · Iowa · Senate May 9, 2025

SF 45: A bill for an act relating to the creation of land redevelopment trusts.

SF 45, known as the "Iowa Land Redevelopment Trust Act," allows cities, counties, and townships to create independent land redevelopment trusts. These trusts are designed to acquire and manage dilapidated, abandoned, blighted, and tax-delinquent properties. The bill aims to help communities return these properties to productive use, with the goal of revitalizing areas, providing affordable housing, and attracting new industry. Each trust would be governed by a board of directors.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Iowa · Senate May 9, 2025

SF 170: A bill for an act relating to the historic preservation tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes, the franchise tax, and the insurance premiums tax.

SF 170 amends a prior law related to the historic preservation tax credit for individuals and corporations. The bill extends the date for preserving existing rights for these tax credits from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. This means that historic preservation tax credits issued or awarded before July 1, 2023, will not be subject to the reduced refundability changes enacted in 2022. Taxpayers holding these credits will retain their original rights to claim or redeem them, including any carryforward amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HSB 343: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission, and providing for properly related matters including the deposit of captive company premium tax revenue.

HSB 343 is a legislative bill that makes appropriations for the administration and regulation of various state government departments and offices for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. It allocates funds from the general fund to entities such as the Department of Administrative Services, Auditor of State, and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The bill specifies funding amounts for salaries, support, maintenance, and outlines the number of full-time equivalent positions for these agencies. It also includes provisions for specific funds, like utility costs and workers' compensation, to remain available for expenditure in succeeding fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HF 508: A bill for an act providing for the marketing of grain by licensed warehouse operators and grain dealers, including by providing for indemnity fees and the indemnification of grain depositors and sellers for losses following the cessation of a license or bankruptcy.

This bill updates regulations for licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators, affecting grain depositors and sellers. It defines new contract types, such as "deferred-payment" and "deferred-pricing" contracts, and adjusts payment timelines for grain purchases. The bill also clarifies which grain sales are protected by the state's indemnity fund, specifically stating that deferred-payment contracts are not covered, and increases the bond amount for some grain dealers.

died · Iowa · House May 8, 2025

HF 999: A bill for an act providing for the marketing of grain by licensed warehouse operators and grain dealers, including by providing for indemnity fees and the indemnification of grain depositors and sellers for losses following the cessation of a license or bankruptcy, and including effective date provisions.

HF 999 aims to regulate the marketing of grain by licensed warehouse operators and grain dealers, directly affecting these businesses and the grain depositors and sellers who use their services. The bill refines definitions for various grain sale contracts, such as deferred-payment and deferred-pricing agreements. It modifies financial reporting requirements for grain dealers, particularly those using credit-sale contracts, and sets specific payment timelines for grain purchases. A key provision is the establishment of indemnity fees and a system to compensate grain depositors and sellers for financial losses if a dealer's license ceases or in cases of bankruptcy.

died · Iowa · House May 8, 2025

HF 998: A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.

HF 998 updates and expands regulations related to agriculture, specifically impacting crop production, nutrient application, and agricultural land definitions. It clarifies what qualifies as "agricultural land" for landowners and introduces "beneficial substances" as a new category of regulated agricultural input. The bill also revises definitions for various fertilizers and related terms, affecting manufacturers, distributors, and farmers. Overall, it clarifies the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in overseeing these agricultural activities.

died · Iowa · House May 8, 2025

HF 952: A bill for an act relating to state grounds and contracts, including by providing for required and prohibited contract terms and regulating events on the capitol complex, and including applicability provisions.

HF 952 regulates state purchasing contracts by specifying terms that are prohibited, such as those requiring the state to indemnify vendors, accept unknown vendor terms, or be governed by foreign laws. It also mandates that all state agency contracts include provisions for Iowa law to govern and for any litigation to occur in Iowa courts. Additionally, the bill amends rules for events held on the capitol complex grounds, limiting them to six per year per person and requiring a recommendation from an elected official or a state senator and representative. These provisions apply to contracts entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date.

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