Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1133

Introduced
2/17/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.

Impact

The enactment of SSB1133 would amend existing state laws regarding the governance and financial assessment related to sheep and wool production in Iowa. By removing the wool assessment, the bill alleviates financial pressures on producers, potentially encouraging more robust production. The new per-head fee aims to shift the focus to sheep production exclusively, enabling more streamlined funding operations for market and educational initiatives related to sheep, thereby supporting the growth of the industry in a more direct manner.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1133, referred to as SSB1133, seeks to amend the operations of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board by renaming it to the Iowa sheep promotion board and eliminating the per-pound assessment on wool. The proposal also establishes a new per-head assessment rate of 20 cents for sheep sold, which will be implemented without requiring a referendum. The bill is aimed at simplifying the financial contributions from sheep producers while focusing on promoting the overall sheep industry and its products in Iowa.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding SSB1133 include the implications of eliminating the wool assessment, which some stakeholders may see as an attempt to favor producers solely focused on sheep over those involved in wool production. While advocates of the bill argue that it will lead to more effective promotion of all sheep products, critics may contend that the absence of wool assessment liabilities could hinder efforts to promote and improve the wool market specifically. Stakeholders in the sheep and wool industries must navigate these changes cautiously to ensure that the needs of all producers are met.

Companion Bills

IA HF800

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(Formerly HSB 132.)

IA HSB132

Related A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(See HF 800.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2513

A bill for an act authorizing the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board to issue orders for the suspension and recommencement of the assessment imposed on wool, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 687.)

IA HSB687

A bill for an act authorizing the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board to issue orders for the suspension and recommencement of the assessment imposed on wool, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2513.)

IA HF2355

A bill for an act allowing a corn producer to choose not to participate in the promotional order otherwise requiring the first purchaser to deduct a state assessment imposed on the per bushel sales price that is forwarded to the Iowa corn promotion board, and making penalties applicable.

IA SF556

A bill for an act providing for financing of certain agricultural commodity programs, by reducing and eliminating fees imposed on licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators, replacing those moneys with moneys collected from a percentage of state assessments imposed on the sale of corn, increasing moneys deposited into the grain depositors and sellers indemnity fund, increasing indemnification amounts, and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 1205.)

IA SSB1205

A bill for an act providing for financing of certain agricultural commodity programs, by reducing and eliminating fees imposed on licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators, replacing those moneys with moneys collected from a percentage of state assessments imposed on the sale of corn and soybeans, increasing moneys deposited into the grain depositors and sellers indemnity fund, increasing indemnification amounts, and making appropriations.(See SF 556.)

IA SF408

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1087; See SF 575.)

IA SF8

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa core curriculum and to assessment and content standards for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB23

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 641, HF 679.)

IA SSB1087

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 408, SF 575.)

IA SSB3052

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, and making appropriations.(See SF 2209, SF 2410.)

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