SSB 3052: SSB 3052

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 15, 2024

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov

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 11, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. January 15, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Bisignano and Zumbach
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. January 31, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2209