Iowa Code § 25B.1
Title
This chapter may be cited as the “State Mandates Act”.
Iowa Code Chapter 25B — State Mandates — Funding Requirements
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Iowa Code § 25B.2
Findings and purpose — effect of unfunded state mandate
1. The general assembly finds that preceding actions of state government in specifying the manner, standards, and conditions under which public services are rendered to citizens by the political subdivisions of this state in some cases have not resulted in equitable relationships between the state government and its po…
Iowa Code § 25B.3
Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Political subdivision” means a city, county, township, or school district. 2. “State mandate” means a statutory requirement or appropriation which requires a political subdivision of the state to establish, expand, or modify its activities in a manner…
Iowa Code § 25B.4
State mandate information
The director of the department of management shall report at least biennially to the governor and the general assembly regarding the administration of this chapter including any proposed changes.
Iowa Code § 25B.5
Cost estimates — notation in Acts
1. When a bill or joint resolution is requested, the legislative services agency shall make an initial determination of whether the bill or joint resolution may impose a state mandate. If a state mandate may be included, that fact shall be included in the explanation of the bill or joint resolution. 2. If a bill or joi…
Iowa Code § 25B.6
State rules
1. A state agency or department shall not propose or adopt an administrative rule which exceeds its statutory authority by mandating expenditures by political subdivisions, or agencies and entities which contract with political subdivisions to provide services. A state administrative rule, proposed pursuant to chapter…
Iowa Code § 25B.7
Funding property tax credits and exemptions
1. Beginning with property taxes due and payable in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the cost of providing a property tax credit or property tax exemption which is enacted by the general assembly on or after January 1, 1997, shall be fully funded by the state. If a state appropriation made to fund a credit or ex…