SSB 1195: SSB 1195

What it does

_____ in effect local legislation that prohibits or effectively prohibits the operation of an animal enterprise or the use of a working animal. The test to determine an effective prohibition is whether it imposes a financial hardship. The bill provides that an animal enterprise is a commercial or academic enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit, food or fiber production, agriculture, education, research, or testing. A working animal is an animal used to perform a specific duty or function in commerce.

Senate subcommittee · named February 16, 2021

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kevin Kinney (D)

Lobbying · 7 for, 16 against

For: Association of Iowa Fairs; Cedar Rapids Kennel Association; Des Moines Kennel Club, Inc.; Iowa Federation of Animal Owners; Iowa State Dairy Association; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever; Samoyed Club of Iowa

Against: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; City of Cedar Falls; City of Cedar Rapids; City of Coralville; City of Des Moines; County Planning and Zoning Officials of Iowa; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Pet Alliance; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; and 4 more

In plain words

1. February 16, 2021Filed in the Senate and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. February 16, 2021Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Green and Kinney
3. February 23, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 1, 2021Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 483