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IA HF971
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Creates a scenic byways enhancement fund in the state treasury under the Department of Transportation's control for support, development, maintenance, and enhancement of Iowa's scenic byways, including litter prevention
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Requires county treasurers and the DOT to request voluntary contributions of $1 or more (in whole dollar amounts) from applicants during vehicle registration renewals, using both written forms and verbal communication for in-person applications
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Appropriates 100% of collected contributions to the scenic byways enhancement fund, with counties permitted to retain up to 5% of their collections for deposit in the county general fund
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Fund moneys do not revert at fiscal year end and remain available for designated purposes; interest and earnings on the fund are credited back to the fund
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Takes effect January 1, 2026
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 581, HF 130; See HF 2353.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2353.
2/9/2026