SSB 1040: SSB 1040

What it does

This bill provides for the statewide licensure of farmers markets under the regulatory jurisdiction of the department of inspections and appeals (DIA) or a political subdivision that has entered into a contract with DIA (together termed a “regulatory authority”) under Code chapter 137F.5). A regulated farmers market must operate pursuant to an annual license.6). The bill provides that the license is valid on a statewide basis. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Senate subcommittee · named January 13, 2023

• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 6 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Center for Rural Affairs; Des Moines Area Religious Council; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Restaurant Association

Against: City of Des Moines; City of Waukee; Iowa Environmental Health Association; Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa Restaurant Association; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. January 13, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. January 13, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Green, Driscoll and Knox
3. January 24, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. January 25, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 134