HF 278: Providing for the issuance of annual statewide licenses for certain establishments offering food for sale, including license fees, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill provides for the licensure of certain food establishments under the regulatory jurisdiction of the department of inspections and appeals (DIA) or a political subdivision that has entered into a contract with DIA (together termed a “regulatory authority”) under Code chapter 137F.6). The license fee is $200.5). The license fee is $150. In each case, the license is valid on a countywide basis.6(1) by providing that the license is valid on a statewide basis. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

House subcommittee · named February 28, 2023

• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Kenan Judge (D) · kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)

Lobbying · 7 for, 6 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Center for Rural Affairs; Des Moines Area Religious Council; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Restaurant Association

Against: City of Des Moines; City of Waukee; Iowa Environmental Health Association; Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa Restaurant Association; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. February 13, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. February 21, 2023House subcommittee named: Wulf, Judge and Sexton
3. February 27, 2023House subcommittee named: Thompson, P., Judge and Sexton
4. February 28, 2023House subcommittee named: Wulf, Judge and Sexton
5. February 28, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 7, 2023Approved by the House committee
7. March 7, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 661
8. March 15, 2023Withdrawn