HF 28: Relating to the creation of land redevelopment trusts

What it does

This bill provides for the establishment of land redevelopment trusts. Division I of the bill authorizes one or more municipalities to establish a land redevelopment trust as a method to return dilapidated, abandoned, blighted, and tax-delinquent properties in their communities to economically productive status. for the purpose of joint exercise of governmental powers, a governmental body for purposes of public meetings requirements of Code chapter 21, and a government body for purposes of public records requirements of Code chapter 22.

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2025

• Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R) · carter.nordman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D) · aime.wichtendahl@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 24 for, 0 against

For: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; City of Bettendorf; City of Waukee; Dr. Tanja Garrison; Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce; Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Greater Des Moines Partnership; Grow Clinton County; Habitat for Humanity of Iowa; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Hubbell Realty Company; Iowa Association of Councils of Governments; and 12 more

In plain words

1. January 14, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. January 23, 2025House subcommittee named: Nordman, Wichtendahl, Wills and J
3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. April 9, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. April 9, 2025Committee vote: 24–0
6. April 14, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 1008
7. April 17, 2025Withdrawn