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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 311: Providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

GENERAL. This bill relates to a number of regulations and programs administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS). Specifically, the bill amends provisions regulating commercial establishments engaged in the transfer or use of vertebrate animals (animals) other than agricultural animals, including animal shelters, boarding kennels, commercial breeders, commercial kennels, dealers, pet shops, pounds, public auctions, and research facilities (Code chapter 162).

Sponsors

Agriculture committee

Cost

See the fiscal note

Divisions I, II, and IV have no fiscal impact. 0 FTE position would cost approximately $143,000 annually, and would incur a one-time expense for electric vehicle charging station testing equipment which would cost approximately $190,000.

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Agribusiness Association of Iowa; Center for Rural Affairs; Iowa Biodiesel Board; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Institute for Cooperatives

Against: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association; Iowa Environmental Council

In plain words

  1. February 15, 2023Filed in the Senate
  2. February 15, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
  3. May 2, 2023Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SF311