91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 1051: Authorizing cities to establish self-supported tourism improvement districts
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill authorizes a self-supported tourism improvement district (district). The bill allows a levy (assessment) upon lodging businesses for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, installing, or maintaining improvements and providing activities that will provide certain benefits to lodging businesses located within the district. The bill defines “activities” to include promotion of public events, promotion of tourism within the district, promotion of business activities, marketing, workforce development, and other related services.
Sponsors
Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 10 for, 0 against
For: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; City of Bettendorf; City of Coralville; City of Waukee; Greater Des Moines Partnership; Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Travel Industry Partners
In plain words
- May 13, 2025Filed in the House
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/91/HF1051