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Relating to Iowa’s urban renewal law by modifying the division of revenue for certain emergency medical services property tax levies, and including effective date and applicability provisions
Sponsored by the Senate Ways and Means Committee, Sen. Jason Schultz (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeApril 8, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeApril 15, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 20, 202644–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 21, 202693–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 2, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawMay 2, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Property taxes used to fund emergency medical services will no longer be included in tax increment financing calculations. This change affects how certain local tax revenues are divided and managed starting in July 2026.1
Read the official explanation
This bill excludes property taxes for emergency medical services imposed pursuant to Code chapter 357F, 357G, or 422D from a division of revenue (tax increment financing) under Code section 403.19. The bill applies to property taxes due and payable in fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
Why it matters. Property taxes used to fund emergency medical services would no longer be included in tax increment financing divisions. This change would affect local governments and businesses by altering how certain property tax revenues are distributed starting in fiscal year 2026.2
2 written public comments to its subcommittee: April 9, 2026 (1), March 17, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site