HF 2308: Establishing a dairy processing and milk production innovation and revitalization fund and program to be administered by the economic development authority, in consultation with the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and creating a task force to explore the feasibility of establishing an artisanal dairy processing program at a community college or at an institution governed by the state board of regents

What it does

This bill establishes a dairy processing and milk production innovation and revitalization fund (fund) and program (program) to be administered by the economic development authority (authority), in consultation with the department of agriculture and land stewardship (department), and creates a task force to explore the feasibility of establishing an artisanal dairy processing program at a community college or at an institution governed by the state board of regents. The bill creates the fund in the state treasury under the control of the authority, which consists of any moneys appropriated to the fund by the general assembly and any other moneys available to the authority for placement in the fund.

House subcommittee · named February 9, 2022

• Rep. Chad Ingels (R) · chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Shannon Latham (R) · shannon.latham@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa State Dairy Association; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

In plain words

1. February 9, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. February 9, 2022House subcommittee named: Ingels, Latham and Olson
3. February 14, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2433