Budget & Taxes (Procurement)

died · Iowa · House Apr 28, 2025

HF 211: A bill for an act creating a radon mitigation system tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

HF 211 creates a new tax credit for individuals and corporations that install radon mitigation systems in buildings. The credit is equal to the cost of purchasing and installing the system, up to a maximum of $1,000, and can be applied against state individual and corporate income taxes. Any portion of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's liability for the year is not refundable but can be carried over to the next tax year. This bill applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for radon mitigation, providing direct tax relief against income taxes per bill's tax credit provisions.95% confidence

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failed · Iowa · Senate May 14, 2025

SF 297: A bill for an act relating to contracts entered into by state agencies and including applicability provisions.

SF 297 sets new rules for contracts state agencies in Iowa must use when buying goods or services. It bans 19 specific contract terms that could unfairly burden the state, such as clauses requiring the state to cover a vendor’s legal costs, using foreign law, hiding payment terms, or forcing arbitration. The bill also requires all contracts to follow Iowa law and be litigated in Iowa courts. These rules apply to all state agency contracts signed or renewed after the bill takes effect, directly affecting how state agencies negotiate and manage vendor agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents state financial burdens by banning costly contract terms, promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending management.85% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SF 97: A bill for an act designating the acquisition of certain vehicles or vehicle equipment as a general county purpose.

SF 97 amends Iowa law to expand the definition of "general county purpose" to include purchasing vehicles or vehicle equipment for specific county departments: sheriff's offices, county attorneys, jails, maintenance, conservation, and public health. This change means counties can acquire these vehicles without needing voter approval for bond issuance, which is typically required for general county purposes. The bill directly affects county governments by simplifying funding for essential equipment across multiple departments. It makes no other policy changes beyond this specific administrative adjustment to bond authorization rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves voter approval barrier for county vehicle purchases, promoting efficient fiscal management of local government spending without increasing state taxes or altering appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly includes 'conservation' as a department eligible for vehicle funding without voter approval, enabling operational support for environmental conservation efforts.85% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 11, 2025

HF 436: A bill for an act relating to child restraint systems by excluding purchases from the sales and use tax and by including the value in the loss calculations for specified insurance settlements of automobiles, and including applicability provisions.

HF 436 exempts purchases of child restraint systems (like car seats) from Iowa's sales and use tax, reducing costs for parents buying them. It also requires insurance companies to include the value of these systems in auto insurance settlements when a vehicle suffers partial or total damage. The bill defines "child restraint system" as federally compliant seats meeting safety standards (per 49 C.F.R. §571.213) and applies to auto losses occurring on or after July 1, 2025. This directly affects families purchasing child seats and insurers handling auto damage claims.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts car seats from sales/use tax, providing direct tax relief for families purchasing essential safety equipment, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts child restraint systems from tax and mandates insurance inclusion, promoting vehicle safety compliance with federal standards (49 C.F.R. §571.213), directly enhancing transportation safety.85% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 13, 2025

HF 485: A bill for an act exempting from the state sales and use tax the sales price of adaptive driving equipment sold or adaptive driving equipment services furnished for installation in a motor vehicle.

HF 485 exempts from Iowa's state sales and use tax the purchase price of adaptive driving equipment (like wheelchair lifts, hand controls, or specialized steering systems) and the installation services for these devices. It directly affects individuals with mobility impairments who rely on such equipment to drive or be transported safely. The bill specifies that the exemption applies only when the equipment is sold or installed in a vehicle primarily used by someone unable to drive or travel without it. This policy change removes a financial barrier for purchasing essential mobility modifications, as defined in the bill's detailed list of covered equipment types.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts adaptive driving equipment from sales tax, providing targeted tax relief for individuals with mobility impairments, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts adaptive driving equipment from sales tax, improving accessibility and safety for mobility-impaired drivers using vehicles.95% confidence

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died · Iowa · House Apr 28, 2025

HF 966: A bill for an act exempting the sale of dietary supplements from the sales tax.

HF 966 proposes to exempt the sale of dietary supplements from the state sales tax. Currently, dietary supplements are subject to sales tax, similar to candy or soft drinks. This bill would amend existing law to remove dietary supplements from the list of items subject to sales tax. This change would reduce the cost for consumers purchasing products like vitamins and minerals, as the exemption also extends to the use tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts dietary supplements from sales tax, providing tax relief to consumers purchasing vitamins and minerals, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 28, 2025

HF 1019: A bill for an act exempting the sale of toilet paper from the sales tax.

HF 1019 is a bill that exempts the sale of toilet paper from sales tax in Iowa. This means that consumers purchasing toilet paper would no longer pay the state's sales tax on these items. The bill amends Section 423.3 of the Code 2025 to add toilet paper to the list of sales tax exemptions. Due to existing state law, this exemption also applies to the use tax on toilet paper.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential household item from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to lower-income households per tax exemption policy.95% confidence

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 28, 2025

HF 1021: A bill for an act exempting the sale of dietary supplements from the sales tax.

HF 1021 proposes to exempt the sale of dietary supplements from sales tax in Iowa. This bill amends existing law to include dietary supplements, such as vitamins and minerals, within the category of "food and food ingredients" that are not subject to sales tax. As a result, consumers purchasing these products would no longer pay sales tax. The exemption would also apply to the state's use tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts dietary supplements from sales tax, providing tax relief to consumers purchasing essential health products.95% confidence

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 28, 2025

HF 1027: A bill for an act relating to radon by establishing radon mitigation requirements, creating a radon mitigation system tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

House File 1027 addresses radon by establishing new requirements for residential construction and offering tax incentives for mitigation systems. It mandates that new single-family and two-family homes built after the requirement's adoption must include passive methods for radon mitigation. The bill also creates a non-refundable income tax credit, up to $1,000, for individuals and corporations to help cover the cost of purchasing and installing a radon mitigation system. This tax credit applies retroactively to systems installed for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a non-refundable income tax credit ($1,000 max) against individual/corporate income taxes for radon mitigation, providing direct tax relief.95% confidence

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 30, 2025

HF 1022: A bill for an act exempting the sale of laundry soap or detergent from the sales tax.

HF 1022 proposes to exempt the sale of laundry soap and detergent from the state's sales tax. This change would directly affect consumers by reducing the cost of purchasing these household items. The bill amends existing state code to specifically remove sales tax from laundry soap and detergent, an exemption that would also apply to use tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts laundry soap/detergent from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers for essential household items, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

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