A bill for an act relating to the lease of state property, and making appropriations.
This bill allows Iowa state agencies to lease property to religious organizations for constructing buildings used for religious purposes. If the leased property was purchased with state funds, lease payments must be deposited into the state's general fund or the specific fund used to buy the property, then returned to the owning agency. It directly affects state property managers (like the Department of Administrative Services) and religious groups seeking facilities. The law updates existing property disposal rules to include this leasing option while requiring financial accountability for funds tied to state-owned property.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Dave Jacoby
DDemocratic
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