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Bill > HF688
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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, the department of administrative services must give preference to purchasing American-made products and purchases from American-based businesses if the life cycle costs are comparable to those of products sold by foreign businesses. In addition, as a condition of receiving an annual appropriation relating to state government administration and regulation, an entity receiving the appropriation must give first preference when purchasing a product to an Iowa product or a product produced by an Iowa-based business, and second preference to a United States product or a product produced by a business based in the United States. This bill requires a state agency to purchase American-made products and materials from American-based businesses if it is possible to do so.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Section 8A.311, subsection 21 of the Iowa Code, which relates to purchasing preferences for state agencies. The existing law previously stated that preference should be given to purchasing American-made products and materials from American-based businesses if their life cycle costs were comparable to foreign products and adequately met departmental needs. The bill simplifies this language, now requiring state agencies to purchase American-made products and materials from American-based businesses "if it is possible to do so," which appears to create a less stringent standard for procurement. By removing the detailed cost and performance comparison requirements, the bill seems to make it easier and potentially more straightforward for state agencies to prioritize American-made products in their purchasing decisions. The change could be seen as a more flexible approach to supporting domestic businesses and manufacturing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Austin Baeth (D)*,
Sean Bagniewski (D)*,
Jeff Cooling (D)*,
Ken Croken (D)*,
Tracy Ehlert (D)*,
Eric Gjerde (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Dave Jacoby (D)*,
Lindsay James (D)*,
Rob Johnson (D)*,
Bob Kressig (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Mary Madison (D)*,
Heather Matson (D)*,
Brian Meyer (D)*,
Rick Olson (D)*,
Sami Scheetz (D)*,
J.D. Scholten (D)*,
Megan Srinivas (D)*,
Josh Turek (D)*,
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)*,
Aime Wichtendahl (D)*,
Ross Wilburn (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 480. (on 02/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF688 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF688.html |
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