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Iowa House Bill HSB330

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB330

Introduced
4/17/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering receipts, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1041.)

Impact

If enacted, this bill will significantly impact state laws by altering how funds from the sports wagering receipts fund are appropriated. Specifically, it earmarks funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance programs for addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Moreover, it establishes new funding streams for local emergency services and economic development projects, which could result in greater support for community initiatives and health programs across the state.

Summary

House Study Bill 330 addresses the allocation of funds generated from sports wagering receipts in Iowa. The bill amends existing laws to define the distribution of these funds to various entities, with a key focus on supporting behavioral health initiatives, economic development, and emergency services. This aligns with the state's efforts to utilize revenues from sports wagering to improve community resources and healthcare, demonstrating a commitment to public welfare and safety.

Contention

The bill has sparked some debate among lawmakers, primarily around the effectiveness and prioritization of funding allocations. Supporters argue that focusing on behavioral health is critical in addressing substance abuse and addiction issues prevalent in society. However, opponents have raised concerns regarding the adequacy of funding for local governments, particularly those that may rely heavily on such grants for their emergency services and community projects. The discussions around this bill reflect a larger conversation about the best use of gambling revenues in benefitting the community at large.

Latest IA HSB330 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HF1041

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to sports wagering receipts, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 330.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB122

A bill for an act relating to certain tax receipts on internet fantasy sports contests and sports wagering, providing for tax credits, making appropriations, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See HF 673, HF 710.)

IA HF673

A bill for an act relating to certain tax receipts on internet fantasy sports contests and sports wagering, providing for tax credits, making appropriations, and including applicability, retroactive applicability, and effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 122; See HF 710.)

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 HF2693

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, and including effective date provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SSB3190

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF2695

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF2708

A bill for an act relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of state government entities associated with the budget, financial control, and information technology, making penalties applicable, and making appropriations. (Formerly HF 2622, HSB 695.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HSB695

A bill for an act relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of state government entities associated with the budget, financial control, and information technology, making penalties applicable, and making appropriations.(See HF 2622, HF 2708.)

IA HF711

A bill for an act relating to levee and drainage districts, by providing for the repair or reconstruction of levees, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 244.) Effective date: 06/01/2023.

IA HF3

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program integrity, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 613.)

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