Bill > SF439

This bill allows cities in Iowa to levy a property tax specifically for supporting public libraries, with a maximum rate of 27 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The tax is subject to specific voter approval and referendum procedures, meaning that citizens can petition to have the library tax placed on the ballot at the next regular city election. If a majority of voters approve the tax, it can be imposed, and it can also be eliminated through a similar petition and election process. The bill essentially restores a library tax levy that was previously removed by another legislative act (HF 718), providing cities with the option to financially support their local public libraries through a dedicated property tax. The tax can also continue if it was approved in an election before the effective date of the city code, unless the city council chooses to eliminate it or voters vote to remove it through a subsequent election.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF439