91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SSB 1153: Relating to cigarette and tobacco product regulations including vapor products by requiring the electronic filing of returns and other related matters, and providing penalties

Became SF 612 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to cigarette and tobacco product regulations including vapor products by requiring the electronic filing of returns and other related matters. The bill specifies that cities and counties may approve tobacco-related retail permits but the department shall issue the permit to the applicant on behalf of the city or county. The bill requires the city or county to use the electronic portal of the department to process retail permit applications. If a city or county is unable to use the electronic portal of the department, the city or county may request permission from the director of revenue to process retail applications by another method.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The creation of a $50 penalty for the failure to timely submit certain documentation to the IDR in Division I of the Bill may increase revenue to the General Fund; however, this is anticipated to be minimal.

Senate subcommittee · named February 19, 2025

Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: AMVC Management Services; Department of Revenue

In plain words

February 18, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Ways and Means committee
February 19, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Rowley, Dawson and Quirmbach
March 17, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 18, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 612