HF 2428: Relating to the authorized uses of a township fire protection levy

What it does

675 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township for the purpose of fire protection and emergency services, depending on services offered and the size of the county where the township is located.2025 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value annually into a reserve account. The reserved moneys can be used to purchase or replace supplies and equipment required for fire protection and emergency services. This bill allows the reserved moneys to be used to construct a fire station.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R) · jane.bloomingdale@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ken Croken (D) · ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tom Determann (R) · tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa League of Cities

In plain words

1. February 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Bloomingdale, Croken and Determann
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2614