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IA HF2428
IA HF2428A bill for an act relating to the authorized uses of a township fire protection levy.(See HF 2614.)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, township trustees are authorized to levy an annual tax not exceeding $0.405, $0.54, or $0.675 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township for the purpose of fire protection and emergency services, depending on services offered and the size of the county where the township is located. If the levy is not sufficient to provide the fire protection and emergency services, then the township may levy an additional annual tax not exceeding $0.2025 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township. Of the moneys collected from the levies, the township trustees are authorized to put up to $0.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value annually into a reserve account. The reserved moneys can be used to purchase or replace supplies and equipment required for fire protection and emergency services. This bill allows the reserved moneys to be used to construct a fire station.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law regarding how townships can use funds collected from a fire protection levy, which is a tax on property to pay for fire and emergency services. Currently, townships can set aside up to $0.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value annually into a reserve account, and these reserved funds can only be used to buy or replace supplies and equipment for fire protection and emergency services. This bill expands the authorized uses of these reserved moneys to include the construction of a fire station, providing townships with more flexibility in how they invest in their fire protection infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2614. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2428 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2428.html |
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