89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2088: Relating to acreage limitations for the production of hemp, and including effective date provisions

Became HF 2380 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

ACREAGE LIMITATION —— EXCEPTION. This bill amends Code chapter 204, the Iowa Hemp Act (IHA), which in part requires the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS) to regulate the production of hemp.2).4). Until June 30, 2022, a qualified producer is subject to an interim license fee based on the size of the licensed crop site, equaling not more than a base amount plus $5 per acre. The base amount is $500 for a licensed crop site that is five acres or less; $750 for a licensed crop site that is more than five acres but not more than acres; and $1,000 for each licensed crop site that is more than acres.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact of House File 2380 cannot be determined because potential changes to the program participation are unknown. Source Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship /s/ Holly M. Lyons June 22, 2022 Doc ID 1290356 The fiscal note for this Bi…

House subcommittee · named January 25, 2022

Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Thomas D. Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Hemp Association; Iowa Patients For Medical Marijuana; Kemin Industries

In plain words

January 25, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
January 25, 2022House subcommittee named: Mommsen, Gerhold and James
February 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee
February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2380
February 24, 2022Withdrawn