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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedApril 17, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeApril 17, 2024
  3. Done: Senate committeeApril 18, 2024
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2441
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2441 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2441 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People selling used catalytic converters can now provide a business license instead of a sales tax permit. Individuals selling these parts can also use a signed statement proving they own the item instead of showing an original receipt or junking certificate. Finally, the law changes so that someone must intentionally break these rules to face legal penalties.1

The official explanation

27A, in which the seller of a used catalytic converter operates a business at a fixed location in this state, the seller must provide to the purchaser a copy of the seller’s valid sales tax permit issued pursuant to Code chapter 423. This bill authorizes such a seller to alternatively provide a copy of the seller’s valid business license or permit. The seller of a catalytic converter operating a business at a fixed location in another state is authorized to provide a copy of the person’s valid business license or permit from the other state under current law.

Read the full explanation

_____ is required to provide to the purchaser an original receipt or invoice for a replacement catalytic converter purchased fewer than days before the person sells the replaced catalytic converter, or a junking certificate for a vehicle that was issued fewer than days before the person sells the catalytic converter. The bill authorizes a seller to provide a signed affidavit attesting to the seller’s valid ownership of the catalytic converter instead of the original receipt, invoice, or junking certificate.27A.27A is subject to a civil penalty ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 based on the number of violations that occur within a two-year period.27A(3) is evidence from which the court or jury may infer culpability relating to the theft of a catalytic converter.27A to be subject to the corresponding civil or criminal penalty, as applicable.

Changed since by amendments H-8372, S-5199; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named April 17, 2024. On April 18, 2024 it recommended passage. [].

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§714.27A

How the Code works3

Lobbying

4 for · 1 against · 6 undecided · Who →

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