HSB 124: HSB 124

What it does

This bill provides for the establishment of land redevelopment trusts. Division I of the bill authorizes one or more municipalities to establish a land redevelopment trust as a method to return dilapidated, abandoned, blighted, and tax-delinquent properties in their communities to economically productive status. _____ for the purpose of joint exercise of governmental powers, a governmental body for purposes of public meetings requirements of Code chapter 21, and a government body for purposes of public records requirements of Code chapter 22.

House subcommittee · named February 1, 2023

• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brian Best (R)
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 26 for, 0 against

For: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; City of Bettendorf; City of Des Moines; City of Iowa City; Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce; County Planning and Zoning Officials of Iowa; Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce; Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance; Grow Clinton County; Habitat for Humanity of Iowa; Home Builders Association of Iowa; and 14 more

In plain words

1. February 1, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. February 1, 2023House subcommittee named: Johnson, Best and Gjerde
3. February 8, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 9, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. March 13, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 665