A bill for an act requiring the department of revenue to issue a request for proposals to study local taxing authority processes and procedures.

HF 719 requires Iowa's Department of Revenue to commission a private study examining how local governments (like counties, cities, school districts, and townships) collect taxes and assess property values. The study aims to identify more efficient and cost-effective methods for these local taxing authorities. The Department must issue a request for proposals by July 1, 2026, with a contract finalized by October 1, 2026, funded 90% by the state and 10% by local entities. The Department must submit findings to the legislature by June 30, 2027. This bill does not change tax laws but seeks to improve existing local tax processes.