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Iowa House Bill HSB143

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB143

Introduced
2/10/25  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The proposed bill has significant implications for current state laws regarding agricultural operations. It aims to centralize regulatory oversight under the DALS, allowing for clearer enforcement of standards across the agricultural sector. Specifically, it will provide the department with enhanced powers to issue fees and penalties related to the mismanagement of agricultural practices. This could streamline operations within the agricultural community, creating a more standardized approach to regulatory compliance that benefits both farmers and the state.

Summary

House Study Bill 143 focuses on the establishment of programs and regulations related to various aspects of agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing. The bill outlines the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS), detailing their authority to implement and administer these regulations effectively. Through this legislation, the state aims to manage agricultural practices more effectively while ensuring compliance with state-defined standards.

Contention

While there are proponents who support the bill for its potential to foster a more structured agricultural environment, there are points of contention regarding the extent of power it grants to DALS. Critics may argue that such centralization could undermine local agricultural practices and reduce flexibility for farmers to adapt to their unique circumstances. There are ongoing debates about the balance between necessary regulation and the autonomy of local agricultural entities, which could impact the bill's passage.

Latest HSB143 Activity

Companion Bills

IA HF799

Replaced by 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

Replaced by 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.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB113

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.)

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 HF598

A bill for an act relating to the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products, including by providing tax credits and making appropriations.

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 HF2039

A bill for an act relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection or monitoring of commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and making penalties applicable.

IA HF2510

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 560; See HF 2641.)

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 HSB560

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, and making appropriations.(See HF 2510, HF 2641.)

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 HF2641

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2510, HSB 560.) Effective date: Enactment, 05/17/2024, 07/01/2024, 12/31/2024.

Similar Bills

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 SF632

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 SF 522, SSB 1160.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

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.)

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UT SB0259

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CA SB1522

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