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

SSB 3040: Relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing

Became SF 2289 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— GAMBLING. The bill eliminates a $30,000-per-year total cap on reimbursements that the state racing and gaming commission (commission) may pay to all commissioners for expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioners’ duties. _____ relief against persons who offer gambling services in the state without an appropriate license or authorization.

Cost

See the fiscal note

Division I of the Bill is anticipated to increase fees paid into the GRF by $15,000 annually. The IRGC receives an annual appropriation from the GRF in the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Act. The fiscal impact of Division I on State income tax is…

Senate subcommittee · named January 15, 2026

Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 10 for, 3 against

For: Boyd Gaming & Dubuque Diamond Jo & Diamond Jo Worth; Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.; Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC; Churchill Downs Incorporated; Elite Casino Resorts, LLC; Hospice and Palliative Care Association; Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing; Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Div.; Penn Entertainment/Ameristar; Sports Betting Alliance

Against: Blockratize Inc.; Kalshi Inc.; VGW

In plain words

January 15, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
January 15, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Blake and Green
February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2289