Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF404

Introduced
2/20/25  

Caption

A bill for an act creating the Iowa tourism advertising fund, and making appropriations.

Impact

The bill's impact on state laws is notably significant as it creates a specific funding mechanism dedicated to enhancing tourism. By establishing the Iowa Tourism Advertising Fund, the state is recognizing the importance of tourism as an economic driver. This legislative measure allows for competitive grant applications from eligible applicants, such as cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, which may help local communities gain funding for tourism-related advertising initiatives.

Summary

Senate File 404 establishes the Iowa Tourism Advertising Fund, aimed at promoting tourism in Iowa through advertising efforts both domestically and internationally. The fund will be administered by the economic development authority and will consist of funds allocated from the state-imposed hotel and motel tax. Specifically, 0.25 percent of the hotel and motel tax is to be directed to this fund, which signifies a strategic investment in the tourism sector, aiming to bolster Iowa's visibility as a travel destination.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SF404 could include the allocation of state funds and the eligibility criteria for applicants. As the board overseeing the fund has the authority to approve or deny applications, differing opinions may arise regarding the criteria set for grant approvals. Additionally, discussions may emerge regarding the percentage of tax funds designated for this advertising effort and whether it diverts necessary funds from other state needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF2419

A bill for an act relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund, modifying the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program, and making appropriations.(Formerly SF 2394.)

IA SF2394

A bill for an act relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund, modifying the sports tourism and marketing infrastructure program, and making appropriations.(See SF 2419.)

IA SF2133

A bill for an act creating a jobs and infrastructure revolving fund and program administered by the Iowa finance authority, and making appropriations.(See SF 2413.)

IA HSB253

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, establishing a destination Iowa fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 730.)

IA HF730

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, establishing a destination Iowa fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 253.)

IA HF2662

A bill for an act establishing the Iowa film production incentive program and fund within the economic development authority. (Formerly HSB 731.)

IA HSB731

A bill for an act establishing the Iowa film production incentive program and fund within the economic development authority.(See HF 2662.)

IA SSB3202

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2438.)

IA SF550

A bill for an act relating to state and local revenue and finances by modifying sales and use taxes, the charitable conservation contribution tax credit available against individual and corporate income taxes, the water service tax, property taxes, transit funding, and local option taxes, crediting moneys to the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, modifying allocations of road use tax fund moneys, making appropriations, and including effective date, retroactive applicability, and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1125.)

IA SSB3074

A bill for an act creating a grocer reinvestment fund and program under the purview of the economic development authority, and making appropriations.

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