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Iowa House Bill HSB113

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB113

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

Caption

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 277, HF 666.)

Impact

The legislation will modernize and unify aspects of Iowa's agricultural laws, particularly around the handling of grains and fuels. It identifies a specific laboratory for testing motor fuels and renewable fuels, which may enhance the reliability and quality assurance of these products in the market. Additionally, changes regarding pet shop regulations aim to simplify compliance for small businesses by raising the thresholds for what qualifies as a pet shop and thus adjusting the requirements placed upon them.

Summary

House Study Bill 113 focuses on various regulations administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS). The bill includes provisions that amend existing laws regarding grain transactions, commercial establishments, and the regulation of motor fuels. One significant aspect is the setting of standards and definitions for renewable diesel, including its classification and testing requirements. The bill aims to streamline administrative processes and ensure compliance with state regulations in these sectors.

Contention

While the bill appears to facilitate more efficient regulations for agricultural practices and fuel standards, concerns may arise surrounding the implications of increased state oversight. Stakeholders in local agricultural sectors could find the complexities introduced by unifying these regulations burdensome, particularly if they feel that their interests are overshadowed by new state requirements. There could also be discussions on the adequacy of penalties established in case of violations of these regulations, ensuring they are both effective and fair.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1115

Related A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 311.)

IA HF277

Replaced by A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 113; See HF 666.)

IA SF311

Replaced by A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1115.)

IA HF666

Replaced by A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 277, HSB 113.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1115

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 311.)

IA HF277

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 113; See HF 666.)

IA SF311

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1115.)

IA HF666

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 277, HSB 113.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

IA HSB143

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See HF 799, HF 998.)

IA HF799

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 143; See HF 998.)

IA HF998

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 799, HSB 143.)

IA SSB1160

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See SF 522, SF 632.)

IA SF522

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1160; See SF 632.)

IA HSB665

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of hemp and hemp products, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2605.)

Similar Bills

IA SF311

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1115.)

IA HF277

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 113; See HF 666.)

IA SSB1115

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 311.)

IA HF666

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 277, HSB 113.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

PA HB862

Providing for licensing and regulation of agricultural commodity handlers; creating the Agricultural Commodity Indemnity Fund; and providing for penalties and enforcement.

IN SB0461

Grain indemnity.

IA HF508

A bill for an act providing for the marketing of grain by licensed warehouse operators and grain dealers, including by providing for indemnity fees and the indemnification of grain depositors and sellers for losses following the cessation of a license or bankruptcy.(Formerly HSB 131; See HF 999.)

IA HSB131

A bill for an act providing for the marketing of grain by licensed warehouse operators and grain dealers, including by providing for indemnity fees and the indemnification of grain depositors and sellers for losses following the cessation of a license or bankruptcy.(See HF 508, HF 999.)