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HSB 559

Topics:AgricultureLivestock & confinements

Same legislation: SSB 3031, SF 2207, HF 2257

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Also covers SSB 3031 and SF 2207 and HF 2257.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2024
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2257
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2257 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2257 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

BACKGROUND. _____ (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). STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY COOPERATION.2). In both cases, USDA regulates establishments engaged in interstate or foreign commerce but may regulate any establishment if it determines that the state enforcement of state statutes does not at least equal federal enforcement of the federal Acts.

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STATE INSPECTION EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS —— CUSTOM OPERATIONS.4). BILL’S PROVISIONS —— NEW CUSTOM OPERATION INSPECTION EXCEPTION FOR STATE-LICENSED POULTRY ESTABLISHMENTS. The bill adds another inspection exemption that also applies to a custom operation, and specifically to a state-licensed poultry establishment. The exemption is subject to certain conditions. First, the articles, whenever handled, and any containers or packages holding such articles, must be kept separate from other areas of the establishment. _____ packages must be marked “Not for Sale”. Finally, the entire establishment must be maintained and operated in a sanitary manner.

Changed since by amendments S-5080, H-8035; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

House subcommittee

Named January 16, 2024. On January 25, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§189A.4

How the Code works2

Lobbying

4 for · 0 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3031RenumberedHSB 559Renumbered

90th General Assembly

HF 2257Became lawfrom HSB 559SF 2207Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3031