Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the collection and distribution of fees for wire transmissions, the establishment of the school security grant program, and including contingent effective date provisions
Sponsored by the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R)
Topics:TaxesSchool safety
Same legislation: HF 601
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 18, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 25, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 8, 202660–32
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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
This bill relates to fees for wire transmissions and related income tax credits. Under the bill, in addition to any other fee required by law for a wire transmission, a licensee or the licensee’s authorized delegate shall collect a fee of $5 for each wire transmission equal to or less than $500, and an additional fee equal to percent of any amount in excess of $500. “Wire transmission” is defined in the bill. The fees shall be remitted by the licensee quarterly to the department of revenue (department) in the form and manner prescribed by the department in consultation with the department of public safety.
Read the full explanation
All required forms and remittances shall be filed with the department no later than the 15th day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter. The department shall account for all fees remitted and pay percent of the same to the office to combat human trafficking, and deposit the remainder in the general fund of the state. The department, in consultation with the department of public safety, shall enforce the provisions of the bill. If a licensee fails to comply with the bill, the department shall notify the superintendent of banking who may suspend or revoke the licensee’s license, and may issue an order suspending or revoking the designation of an authorized delegate. Notification of a suspension shall be delivered to the commissioner of public safety. Upon request by the department, the superintendent may file a claim against the surety bond of the licensee on behalf of the state.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8329; see Amendments. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named April 20, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 26, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Fiscal note
Figure 3 shows the estimated wire transmissions and the associated revenue from the $5 fee that applies to all wire transmissions. 0% fee that applies to the excess amount of wire transmissions over $500. 0% fee on the excess amount. Wire transmission fees will begin to be collected in FY 2027.
- Wire Transmission Fees · April 22, 2026
- Wire Transactions, Fees and Tax Credit · April 2, 2026
Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§533C.1004
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Lobbying
1 for · 13 against · 12 undecided · Who →
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