HSB 560: HSB 560

What it does

GENERAL. This bill provides for the administration of a number of programs and regulations by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS). Specifically, the bill addresses the promotion of the native horse racing industry by providing for the qualification of Iowa-foaled horse breeds; agricultural marketing, by revising a number of existing programs such as the choose Iowa promotional program and choose Iowa fund, the dairy innovation program and fund, and the value-added agricultural grant program and fund; the regulation of commercial establishments that keep certain nonagricultural animals for commercial purposes, by eliminating special requirements related to greyhound racing; and the regulation of permittees authorized to engage in the handling of grade “A” milk and related dairy products.

House subcommittee · named January 16, 2024

• Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Charles Isenhart (D)

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Center for Rural Affairs; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association; Iowa Wine Growers Association

In plain words

1. January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. January 16, 2024House subcommittee named: Sexton, Harris and Isenhart
3. January 22, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 12, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2510