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Iowa House Bill HSB338

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB338

Introduced
4/30/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, food regulation, natural resources, and environmental protection, and providing penalties.(See HF 1043.)

Impact

If enacted, HSB338 will impact multiple statutes by providing necessary funding to enforce compliance with food safety regulations, particularly around dairy products. The bill specifically addresses misbranding practices, prohibiting food processing plants from labeling plant-derived products as dairy unless they meet specific criteria. This change underscores the importance of fair labeling practices and aims to protect consumers while maintaining the integrity of dairy product industries. Furthermore, the bill mandates the enforcement of appropriate penalties and compliance measures.

Summary

House Study Bill 338 (HSB338) relates to state appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026, focusing on agriculture, food regulation, and environmental protection. The bill details allocations to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), among other entities. It proposes funding for various programs, including the local food and farm program and initiatives addressing foreign animal diseases. The bill signifies a substantial financial commitment toward bolstering agricultural operations and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards across Iowa.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HSB338 may reveal points of contention related to its provisions for funding and regulation. Critics may argue that stricter regulations on misbranding could impose undue burdens on small food producers, while supporters may contend that these measures are essential for consumer protection and maintaining quality in food production. Balancing agricultural innovation with regulatory oversight will be a key theme as stakeholders consider the bill's implications for Iowa's agricultural landscape.

Latest HSB338 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SSB1230

Related A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.(See SF 646.)

IA SF646

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. (Formerly SSB 1230.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF1043

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 338.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3193

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.

IA SSB1210

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.(See SF 558.)

IA SSB3196

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.(See SF 2421.)

IA SF558

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. (Formerly SSB 1210.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF2694

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, making related statutory changes, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF2421

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3196.) Conditional effective date.

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 SSB1209

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving certain state departments, agencies, funds, and certain other entities, providing for regulatory authority, and providing for properly related matters.(See SF 557.)

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 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.)

Similar Bills

IA SF646

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. (Formerly SSB 1230.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF1043

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 338.)

IA SF558

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. (Formerly SSB 1210.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA SSB1220

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.

IA SF2421

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3196.) Conditional effective date.

IA HF2694

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, making related statutory changes, and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB1230

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.(See SF 646.)

IA SSB3193

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.