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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 559: HSB 559

Became HF 2257 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

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
  2. January 16, 2024House subcommittee named: Sexton, Ingels and Judge
  3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee
  5. February 1, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2257

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB559