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Relating to the authorized uses of a township fire protection levy

Sponsored by Rep. Brett Barker (R)

Topics:Cities & countiesPublic safety & emergenciesTaxes

Same legislation: HF 2614

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Also covers HF 2614.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2614
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2614 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2614 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Township trustees currently use money saved in reserve accounts to buy or replace fire protection supplies and equipment. This change would also allow them to use those saved funds to build a fire station.1

Read the official explanation

675 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township for the purpose of fire protection and emergency services, depending on services offered and the size of the county where the township is located.2025 per $1,000 of assessed value of the taxable property in the township.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value annually into a reserve account. The reserved moneys can be used to purchase or replace supplies and equipment required for fire protection and emergency services. This bill allows the reserved moneys to be used to construct a fire station.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named February 12, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§359.43

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

HF 2428RenumberedHF 2614Cleared committeefrom HF 2428