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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1159

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1159

Introduced
2/19/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to Iowa's urban renewal law and urban revitalization law, by establishing provisions governing certain property used for gaming, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 511.)

Impact

The implications of SSB1159 are considerable for state laws governing property taxes and urban development. By prohibiting urban renewal areas from including properties used for gaming, the bill effectively modifies existing urban renewal frameworks. This could deter local governments from pursuing development projects in areas where gaming establishments are present, potentially impacting economic growth in those regions. Additionally, the bill establishes a minimum assessment for properties related to gaming projects, ensuring they are held to a certain financial standard as justified by their project costs presented during licensing, which influences the overall taxation framework as well.

Summary

SSB1159 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending Iowa's urban renewal and revitalization laws, particularly regarding properties licensed for gaming. The bill stipulates that any urban renewal plan adopted on or after the bill's effective date must exclude projects associated with properties that obtain a gaming license after January 1, 2025. This indicates a clear separation of urban development initiatives from gaming-related projects and seeks to streamline how local governments approach revitalization efforts within their jurisdictions.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SSB1159 may touch upon issues of local governance versus centralized regulation. Proponents of the bill may argue that such regulations protect the integrity of urban renewal efforts by minimizing distractions or conflicts that can arise from integrating gaming facilities into redevelopment projects. However, critics might raise concerns about the potential hindrance to local economic development initiatives and the perceived exclusion of communities from utilizing resources that could have been allocated to mixed-use developments that include gaming facilities. The dialogue thus may encapsulate broader themes concerning economic prioritization and zoning regulations within Iowa.

Latest IA SSB1159 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SF511

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to Iowa's urban renewal law and urban revitalization law by establishing provisions governing certain property used for gaming, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1159.)

IA HSB208

Related A bill for an act relating to Iowa's urban renewal law and urban revitalization law, by establishing provisions governing certain property used for gaming, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1148

A bill for an act relating to state and local finance and the administration of the tax and related laws by the department of revenue, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 565.)

IA SSB1124

A bill for an act relating to local government property taxes, financial authority, and budgets, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 356.)

IA SSB1136

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 286.)

IA SSB1208

A bill for an act relating to certain education programs and tax credits and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 572.)

IA HF1

A bill for an act relating to local government funding by modifying school district funding provisions, property assessment provisions, and bond issuance requirements, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 718.)

IA HSB187

A bill for an act relating to state and local finance and the administration of the tax and related laws by the department of revenue, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 715.)

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 HF715

A bill for an act relating to state and local finance and the administration of the tax and related laws by the department of revenue, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 187.)

IA HF710

A bill for an act relating to the endow Iowa tax credit, making appropriations, and including retroactive applicability and effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 673, HSB 122.) Effective date: 06/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/01/2023.

IA HSB224

A bill for an act relating to property taxation for commercial child care centers and facilities and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 668.)

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