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Bill > HF720
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides governmental units the ability to combine their services and authority related to levying taxes, collecting taxes, and assessing property values or other applicable taxing methods by entering into an agreement pursuant to Code chapter 28E. “Governmental unit” is defined to mean a political subdivision of the state with the authority to assess, levy, and collect taxes, which includes but is not limited to a county, a city, a school district, or a township.
AI Summary
This bill introduces a new provision allowing governmental units in Iowa to collaborate on tax-related services through joint agreements. Specifically, the bill defines a "governmental unit" as any political subdivision with the power to assess, levy, and collect taxes, which includes counties, cities, school districts, and townships. Under this proposed legislation, these governmental units can enter into agreements to combine some or all of their tax-related services, with the primary goal of achieving cost savings and operational efficiency. The bill provides a framework within existing joint agreement laws (Chapter 28E) to enable such collaborative arrangements, giving local government entities more flexibility in how they manage and coordinate their tax assessment, collection, and levying processes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 485. (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF720 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF720.html |
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