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IA HF2741

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a scenic byways enhancement fund in the state treasury under the Department of Transportation's control to support, develop, maintain, and enhance Iowa's scenic byways, including litter prevention efforts

  • Establishes a voluntary contribution mechanism where county treasurers and the department request $1 or more donations (rounded to the nearest whole dollar) from applicants during vehicle registration renewals

  • Requires 100% of voluntary contributions collected to be deposited in the scenic byways enhancement fund, though counties may retain up to 5% for their general fund

  • Specifies that fund moneys do not revert at fiscal year end and interest earned remains in the fund

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing a scenic byways enhancement fund, including by providing for voluntary contributions to the fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2353, HF 971, HF 581, HF 130.)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Koelker, Bousselot, and Petersen. S.J. 730.

4/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2026
Appropriations3/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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