Relating to the authorized uses of a township fire protection levy

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named March 23, 2026. On March 30, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Brooke Boden REmail
• Rep. Aime Wichtendahl DEmail
• Rep. John H. Wills REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§359.43

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