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IA HSB544
SB
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
- Imposes a 15% annual tax on Iowa college and university endowments exceeding $250 million, with the rate decreasing to 10% after five years
- Caps administrative fees institutions can charge on endowments at 1% annually and limits fees on gift proceeds to 5%
- Creates a high-wage and high-demand jobs account within the Iowa tuition grants fund, effective January 1, 2028, to provide supplemental tuition grants for students in majors aligned with workforce needs
- Applies to institutions governed by the Board of Regents and accredited private institutions, including their related organizations that hold endowment assets
- Designates tax revenue, interest, and penalties collected to supplement tuition grants for qualified students at accredited private institutions
Legislative Description
A bill for an act creating an endowment tax on the endowment value of certain Iowa colleges and universities, limited charges relating to certain endowment funds, making appropriations to workforce grant and incentive programs, and making appropriations to supplement tuition grants for high-wage and high-demand jobs.(See HF 2240.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2240.
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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