SF 2394: Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund, modifying the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill relates to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund modifying the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program, and making appropriations. DIVISION I —— IOWA MAJOR EVENTS AND TOURISM PROGRAM AND FUND. The bill requires the economic development authority (authority) to establish an Iowa major events and tourism program (program) and an Iowa major events and tourism fund (fund), and at the discretion of the enhance Iowa board (board) the authority shall administer the program.

Senate subcommittee · named February 21, 2024

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: Ames Regional Economic Alliance; City of Bettendorf; Greater Des Moines Partnership; Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Restaurant Association; Iowa Travel Industry Partners; Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce; Metropolitan Coalition; Okoboji Tourism; and 2 more

In plain words

1. February 20, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. February 21, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Dotzler and Kraayenbrink
3. February 27, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 28, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2419