HF 2689 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2689 creates a sales tax holiday for clothing under $100 sold on July 3-5, 2026, in Iowa, exempting these purchases from state sales tax (with exclusions like sportswear and protective gear). It also establishes a task force to organize commemorative activities for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including Capitol decorations, July 2026 events, an educational display honoring U.S. presidents, and Constitution Day school instruction on September 17, 2026. The bill affects Iowa residents purchasing qualifying clothing during the specified dates and requires public schools and state agencies to participate in anniversary programming. It does not alter tax rates permanently but provides a temporary exemption for a limited period.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Apr 13, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2762.
legislature
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 22. Nays, 3.
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Apr 1, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/01/2026 12:30PM House Lounge 2.
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Jones, Hora and Wilson.
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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