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Iowa House Bill HF153

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF153

Introduced
1/30/23  
Introduced
1/30/23  

Caption

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and making appropriations.(See HF 339, HF 706, HF 2541.)

Impact

The bill is anticipated to influence state laws related to property management and local governance, as political subdivisions with populations below 2,500 will be eligible for grants covering a portion of demolition costs. This is structured to promote community development and assist in revitalizing areas affected by unused properties. The requirement that the authority coordinate with local governments ensures that the resulting plans align with local economic and community goals, which can enhance the effective use of funds and improve overall local infrastructure.

Summary

House File 153 creates a vacant school building demolition grant program intended to facilitate the demolition of vacant school properties owned by local political subdivisions. This initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges posed by vacant school buildings that are no longer in use and can be a source of blight in communities. The bill establishes a grant fund managed by the economic development authority, which will receive annual appropriations to support these demolition projects. Specifically, the legislation appropriates $2 million annually from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund for this purpose, starting from fiscal years after July 1, 2023, through at least 2025.

Contention

However, there may be contention surrounding the limitations imposed by the bill. The restriction that grants are not available for political subdivisions exceeding the 2,500 population mark could lead to disparities in funding opportunities across larger communities. Critics might argue that this could hinder larger jurisdictions from addressing similar vacant property issues, thus potentially exacerbating problems related to blight and economic stagnation in those areas. Furthermore, the bill's requirement for a competitive scoring process to allocate funds could foster competition among localities that may not fully account for specific community needs.

Companion Bills

IA HF339

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 153; See HF 706, HF 2541.)

IA HF706

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 339, HF 153; See HF 2541.)

IA HF2541

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 706, HF 339, HF 153.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF339

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 153; See HF 706, HF 2541.)

IA HF706

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 339, HF 153; See HF 2541.)

IA HF2541

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 706, HF 339, HF 153.)

IA HF133

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See HF 517.)

IA HF517

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 133.)

IA HF1001

A bill for an act creating a rural attorney recruitment assistance program, and making appropriations. (Formerly HF 209, HF 15.)

IA HF15

A bill for an act creating a rural attorney recruitment assistance program, and making appropriations.(See HF 209, HF 1001.)

IA HF209

A bill for an act creating a rural attorney recruitment assistance program, and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 15; See HF 1001.)

IA HSB560

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, and making appropriations.(See HF 2510, HF 2641.)

IA HF33

A bill for an act establishing an agriculture education grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.(See HF 369.)

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