Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF800

Introduced
3/5/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(Formerly HSB 132.)

Impact

The alterations brought forth by HF800 are poised to impact state laws related to agricultural assessments and the promotion of sheep products. By removing the wool assessment, the bill is expected to alleviate some financial burdens on wool producers, potentially encouraging increased production and sales. Moreover, the establishment of a uniform per-head assessment will simplify the collection process and ensure that funds are directed to enhance market expansion, education, and research efforts in the sheep industry. This is seen as a pivotal step toward modernizing the approach to sheep promotion in Iowa.

Summary

House File 800 (HF800) proposes significant changes concerning the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board. Notably, the bill seeks to rename the existing Iowa sheep and wool promotion board to the Iowa sheep promotion board while simultaneously eliminating the wool assessment. The proposal also modifies the assessment rate on sheep, establishing a new per-head assessment of 20 cents, which is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, although it may be implemented earlier via board resolution. This approach aims to streamline operations within the sheep production sector by updating the structure and financial mechanisms of the promotion board.

Contention

However, the bill is not without its points of contention. Critics might argue that the elimination of the wool assessment could limit funds available for promotion efforts, potentially hindering market growth for wool. Stakeholders within the sheep industry will likely have differing opinions on the benefits of the proposed 20-cent per-head assessment compared to the previous structure. Moreover, the transition from the wool to the sheep promotion strategy raises questions about the adequacy of financial resources dedicated to wool, which may impact producers reliant on this sector.

Companion Bills

IA HSB132

Related A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(See HF 800.)

IA SSB1133

Related A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB132

A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(See HF 800.)

IA SSB1133

A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.

IA SB3377

A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.

IA HB640

In powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for managed care organization assessment, for intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability assessments, for hospital assessments, for Statewide quality care assessments and for nursing facility assessment; in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties; in judicial administration, further providing for surcharge and fee; and making repeals .

IA HB183

Provides for the inspection of assessment lists, challenges to the correctness of assessments, and reviews by boards of review and the La Tax Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

IA HF2560

A bill for an act relating to recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments.

IA HB150

Alabama Improvement Districts; to limit interest charged on assessments, county tax, and judges of probate to aid in the collection of assessments

IA HB1495

Repealing the act of May 11, 1921 (P.L.479, No.225), entitled "An act imposing a State tax on anthracite coal; providing for the assessment and collection thereof; and providing penalties for the violation of this act."

IA A1238

Authorizes farmland assessment for forested lands and woodlands devoted to the production of USDA designated specialty crops; exempts such lands from woodland management plan requirement.

IA SF2334

A bill for an act relating to tax and special assessment collections for buildings or improvements erected on land owned by another person.(Formerly SF 2032.)

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