SF 621: Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund, modifying the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill establishes the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund and modifies the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program. DIVISION I —— IOWA MAJOR EVENTS AND TOURISM PROGRAM AND FUND. The bill requires the economic development authority (authority) to establish an Iowa major events and tourism program (program) and an Iowa major events and tourism fund (fund), and to administer the program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance including but not limited to grants to an entity supporting an event in this state, or an event involving a geographic region that includes this state, and the event generates large attendance, significant publicity, and measurable economic impact on this state.

Senate subcommittee · named April 15, 2025

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: Independent Venue Association of Iowa; Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa Restaurant Association; Iowa Travel Industry Partners; Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce; Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce

In plain words

1. April 9, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. April 15, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Dotzler and Rowley
3. April 16, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. April 23, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 640