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HSB 180Died when the session ended · February 10, 2021

HSB 180

Topics:Business & economy

Same legislation: HF 498

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Also covers HF 498.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2021
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2021
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2021
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 8, 2021
  5. Done: Senate committeeApril 1, 2021
  6. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

_____ societies. Current law prohibits a performing rights society from entering onto the business premises of a proprietor for the purpose of discussing a contract for the payment of royalties unless the performing rights society identifies itself to the proprietor and describes to the proprietor the purpose for entering onto the business premises. The bill modifies this prohibition by requiring the performing rights society to make an appointment to meet with the proprietor at the business premises during normal business hours before the performing rights society may enter onto the business premises for the purpose of discussing a contract for the payment of royalties.

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The bill also requires the performing rights society, upon entering the business premises, to clearly identify itself to the proprietor and describe to the proprietor the purpose for entering onto the premises. The bill prohibits a performing rights society from making a misleading or threatening verbal or written communication to a proprietor in connection with a contract for the payment of royalties or an attempt to collect royalties. The bill also prohibits a performing rights society from stating or implying in a communication with a proprietor that the performing rights society is an agent or representative of a public body, regulatory agency, or law enforcement agency. Current law provides that a person who suffers a violation of Code chapter 549 may bring an action to recover actual damages and reasonable attorney fees. Current law also allows a person to seek injunctive relief for a violation of Code chapter 549. The remedies provided in Code chapter 549 are cumulative of any other remedy afforded by common law, state law, or federal law.

Changed since by amendment H-1105; see Amendments.

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House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2021. Meeting: Wednesday, February 10 · 12:00 PM · House Lounge.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§549.3§549.5

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Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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HSB 180Cleared committee

89th General Assembly

HF 498Passed a chamber

Picked up later

HF 2260Became law90th GA

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Similar bills

  • HF 2260 Relating to the practices of performing rights societies
    90th General Assembly · Signed by Governor
    Nearly identical

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