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IA HF196
IA HF196A bill for an act allowing cities to certify taxes for a general fund levy for libraries.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 71 (HF 718), amended Code section 384.12 (additional taxes) to eliminate several taxes a city may levy subject to voter approval at an election. In lieu thereof, HF 718 allowed cities to levy the same amounts the eliminated taxes could have levied as a part of the general fund levy under Code section 384.1. This bill reestablishes the tax levy for a public library eliminated by HF 718 in an amount not to exceed 27 cents per $1,000. The tax imposed under the bill is subject to the same voter approval and notice requirements that existed prior to the enactment of HF 718.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities to certify taxes for public library support through a new provision in the city code that permits a property tax levy of up to 27 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value. The tax is subject to specific democratic processes: citizens can petition to have the library tax levy put to a vote at the next regular city election, and if a majority of voters approve, the tax will be imposed. Similarly, the tax can be eliminated through the same petition and election procedure. The bill also includes a provision that allows any library tax levy approved in an election before the bill's effective date to continue until it is either voluntarily removed by the city council or eliminated through a citizen-initiated election process. This legislation provides cities with a flexible mechanism to financially support their public libraries while maintaining voter oversight of the tax levy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 176. (on 02/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF196 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF196.html |
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