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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 applicability provisions
Sponsored by Sen. Jason Schultz (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeApril 8, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeApril 15, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2496
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2496 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2496 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Property taxes used to pay for emergency medical services will no longer be included in tax increment financing calculations. This change affects how certain local tax revenues are divided and used starting in July 2027.1
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, 2027.
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 these specific property taxes are calculated for tax increment financing purposes starting in fiscal year 2027.2
Senate subcommittee
Named April 8, 2026. On April 9, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
2 written public comments to its subcommittee: April 9, 2026 (1), March 17, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site