SSB 1073: SSB 1073

What it does

The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with S.F. _____ H.F. _____ the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill relates to the authority of a board of directors of an area education agency to purchase, lease, or lease-purchase property, facilities, or buildings necessary to provide authorized programs and services. Such a purchase, lease, or lease-purchase must be approved by the state board of education unless the lease is for less than years and the annual cost of the lease is less than $25,000. The bill increases the amount requiring state board approval from $25,000 to $70,000 or greater.

Senate subcommittee · named January 21, 2021

• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Goodwin (R)
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Area Education Agencies of Iowa; Iowa Department of Education; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 21, 2021Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. January 21, 2021Senate subcommittee named: Kraayenbrink, Goodwin and Trone Garriott
3. January 27, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it