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IA HF2340
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture
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AI Summary
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Modifies the renewable fuel infrastructure program by eliminating the $1.75 million annual allocation for biodiesel infrastructure while maintaining $150,000 for program administration and allowing up to 0.75% of program funds for marketing.
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Exempts the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship from state competition with private enterprise laws when promoting Iowa commodities and products marketing under chapters 159 and 187.
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Expands the "Choose Iowa" promotional program by establishing membership criteria, creating a school purchasing program for Iowa-produced food products, and allowing members to use the Choose Iowa logo for agricultural products from Iowa farms.
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Addresses agricultural land use and taxation matters including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes related to agricultural operations.
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Grants the department authority to administer programs under chapter 187 without requiring further special authorization from the general assembly, with funds appropriated directly to the department.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products; the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities; the use of agricultural land; and taxation, including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes; making penalties applicable; and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 588.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/11/2026