HF 2257: Relating to meat and poultry inspection, by providing an exception for certain establishments engaged in the slaughter of poultry and the preparation of poultry products on a custom basis, and including implementation provisions

What it does

BACKGROUND. This bill amends Iowa’s “Meat and Poultry Inspection Act” (MPIA) (Code chapter 189A), administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS) which regulates (licenses and inspects) a business engaged in the slaughter of livestock or poultry at its premises (establishment). The Code chapter regulates the establishment’s processing of livestock or poultry carcasses, and the preparation of meat products or poultry products derived from those carcasses (articles).

House subcommittee · named January 16, 2024

• Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)
• Rep. Chad Ingels (R) · chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Kenan Judge (D) · kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Turkey Federation; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

In plain words

1. January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee · as HSB 559
2. January 16, 2024House subcommittee named: Sexton, Ingels and Judge · as HSB 559
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 559
4. January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee · as HSB 559
5. February 1, 2024Filed in the House
6. February 1, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2257 · as HSB 559
7. February 26, 2024Passed the House, 95–0
8. February 27, 2024Arrived in the Senate
9. March 19, 2024Took the place of SF 2207 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
10. March 19, 2024Passed the Senate, 49–0
11. April 23, 2024Sent to the Governor
12. May 1, 2024Signed into law