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IA SF404

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dave Sires

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Iowa tourism advertising fund in the state treasury under control of the economic development authority, with oversight by the authority's board

  • Appropriates fund moneys for promoting Iowa tourism through advertising within the state, in other states, and internationally

  • Allows grants to eligible applicants including cities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and business entities to promote Iowa tourism through advertising

  • Funds the program by allocating 0.25% of the state's 5% hotel and motel tax to the tourism advertising fund

  • Limits administrative costs and program support to no more than 5% of fund moneys at the beginning of each fiscal year, with unused funds not reverting at fiscal year end

Legislative Description

A bill for an act creating the Iowa tourism advertising fund, and making appropriations.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Koelker, Dotzler, and Sires. S.J. 356.

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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