A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief.
Maddy summarySJR 6 is a constitutional amendment proposing to repeal Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund (which funded parks, trails, and conservation) and replace it with a new property tax relief trust fund. The amendment would dedicate a portion of increased sales and use tax revenue (capped at 0.375% of taxable sales) to lower school district property tax levies uniformly across the state. This fund would replace revenue previously generated from the foundation property tax levy, directly reducing property taxes for homeowners and businesses that fund public schools. As a constitutional amendment, it requires voter approval after legislative passage.
Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill dedicates sales tax revenue (capped at 0.375%) to lower school district property taxes, directly providing tax relief as a core mechanism.
EducationSupports EducationDedicates 0.375% sales tax revenue to lower school district property tax levies uniformly, replacing foundation levy revenue to provide stable funding for K-12 schools.
EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals natural resources trust fund (funded parks/trails) and redirects revenue to property tax relief, defunding conservation efforts
In committee Feb 19, 2025
0 co-sponsors