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SF 189Withdrawn · HF 269 became law instead · May 3, 2023

Relating to allowable forms of payment for amusement concessions at an amusement park and an arcade

Sponsored by the Senate Commerce (companion To Hf 82 By Lohse) Committee

Topics:Business & economy

Same legislation: SSB 1054, HF 82, HF 269

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 18, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2023
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 1, 2023
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMay 3, 202347–0
  5. Skipped: House committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 7, 202396–2
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

HF 269 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 269, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 269 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People buying food or snacks at amusement parks and arcades would be allowed to pay with credit cards. This change applies to any permanent facility that offers rides or entertainment games to the public.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that a participant in an amusement concession as authorized by Code chapter 99B at an amusement park or an arcade may also make payment by credit card. For purposes of Code chapter 99B, the bill defines “amusement park” as any permanent facility where amusement rides are available for use by the public, and “arcade” as any permanent facility devoted to offering amusement or entertainment by means of amusement concessions or nongambling games.

Changed since by amendment S-3078; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 18, 2023 (as SSB 1054). On January 31, 2023 it recommended passage. [].

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§99B.1§99B.5

How the Code works3

Lobbying

1 for · 0 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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