Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill

HSB 596: A bill for an act relating to local government taxes, budgets, and authority, by establishing property tax limitations and modifying provisions relating to the assessment and taxation of property, certain taxpayer notices, bond issuances, and councils of governments, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2745.

Plain-language summary

HSB 596 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to local government taxes, budgets, and authority, by establishing property tax limitations and modifying provisions relating to the assessment and taxation of property, certain taxpayer notices, bond issuances, and councils of governments, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2745.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.