Bill > SF97

This bill amends Iowa Code section 331.441 to expand the definition of "general county purpose" to include the acquisition of vehicles or vehicle equipment for specific county departments and offices, specifically the county sheriff, county attorney, county jail facility, county maintenance department, county conservation department, and county public health department. By making this change, the bill allows county boards of supervisors to more easily contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to purchase vehicles and equipment for these departments without requiring a voter approval election. This modification provides county governments with greater flexibility in managing their transportation and equipment needs across various critical county service areas. The change is part of the Iowa Code's Chapter 331, which governs county operations and financial procedures, and is set to take effect in the 2025 Code edition.

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