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Iowa House Bill HF2541

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2541

Introduced
2/15/24  
Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The implementation of HF2541 is particularly designed to prioritize smaller communities with populations under 2,500, ensuring that these localities benefit from the funds and support they might not otherwise receive. The funding will assist in addressing urban decay and enhance local development efforts by facilitating the removal of dilapidated school properties. With community planning in mind, the bill dictates that the authority work with local governments to ensure that the plans for demolition and subsequent use of the property align with local development goals, underscoring a collaborative approach to economic growth.

Summary

House File 2541 establishes a grant program specifically aimed at the demolition of vacant school buildings owned by political subdivisions in Iowa. The bill's provisions allow for the creation of a vacant school building demolition grant fund, which will be managed by the economic development authority. This fund will receive appropriated moneys and any other legally available funds to support the grant applications for demolishing buildings that have been vacant since before January 1, 2021 and were used for school purposes. This initiative marks a significant step in targeting the issue of unused school structures that pose potential hazards or liabilities in communities.

Contention

While proponents of HF2541 argue that the bill is a necessary mechanism to revitalize communities and eliminate unsafe structures, potential opposition could arise regarding the discretion exercised by the authority in grant allocation. Critics may raise concerns about the competitive scoring process for selecting grant recipients, questioning whether it may inadvertently favor larger political subdivisions or overlook specific local needs. Another point of contention could involve the oversight on how these demolished sites are repurposed, potentially limiting local innovation in community rebuilding efforts following demolition.

Companion Bills

IA HF153

Similar To 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.)

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.)

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 HF153

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.)

IA HF698

A bill for an act establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 139, HSB 14.)

IA HF307

A bill for an act modifying the costs eligible for emergency medical services fund expenditures, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 19.)

IA HF567

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 159.) Contingent effective date. Applicability date: 01/01/2022, 01/01/2023.

IA HF1001

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

IA HF993

A bill for an act providing for the direct shipment of alcoholic liquor, providing fees, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 761, HF 140.)

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