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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1133
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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1133

Introduced
2/17/25  

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.

Impact

The enactment of SSB1133 would amend existing state laws regarding the governance and financial assessment related to sheep and wool production in Iowa. By removing the wool assessment, the bill alleviates financial pressures on producers, potentially encouraging more robust production. The new per-head fee aims to shift the focus to sheep production exclusively, enabling more streamlined funding operations for market and educational initiatives related to sheep, thereby supporting the growth of the industry in a more direct manner.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1133, referred to as SSB1133, seeks to amend the operations of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board by renaming it to the Iowa sheep promotion board and eliminating the per-pound assessment on wool. The proposal also establishes a new per-head assessment rate of 20 cents for sheep sold, which will be implemented without requiring a referendum. The bill is aimed at simplifying the financial contributions from sheep producers while focusing on promoting the overall sheep industry and its products in Iowa.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding SSB1133 include the implications of eliminating the wool assessment, which some stakeholders may see as an attempt to favor producers solely focused on sheep over those involved in wool production. While advocates of the bill argue that it will lead to more effective promotion of all sheep products, critics may contend that the absence of wool assessment liabilities could hinder efforts to promote and improve the wool market specifically. Stakeholders in the sheep and wool industries must navigate these changes cautiously to ensure that the needs of all producers are met.

Companion Bills

IA HF800

Replaced by 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.)

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.)

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 HF800

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.)

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 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 SB1897

Student assessments; directing the State Board of Education to amend certain state plan; directing the Board to issue a request for proposals for certain assessments. Effective date. Emergency.

IA HB7276

To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand.

Similar Bills

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