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H.F. 2582    A bill for an act appropriating federal funds made available
from federal block grants and other federal grants, allocating portions of
federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal funds are more or
less than anticipated or if federal block grants are more or less than
anticipated.       
EXPLANATION  This bill appropriates for the 2002-2003 federal fiscal year
which begins October 1, 2002, block grants available from the federal
government and provides procedures for increasing or decreasing the
appropriations if the block grants are increased or decreased.  General
appropriations are made for the 2002-2003 state fiscal year which begins
July 1, 2002, of all other nonstate grants, receipts, and funds available to
this state.      (Formerly HSB 679). Introduced by House Appropriations
Committee, placed on Appropriations calendar 3/6/2002. Amendment H-8209
filed.    
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/HF/02500/HF02582.html

HSB    550    This bill amends provisions in Code chapters 422 (and
specifically divisions II, III, and V of that chapter), 432, and 533.  In
Code chapter 422, division II provides for taxation of personal income,
division III provides for taxation of businesses, and division V provides
for taxation of financial institutions.
EXPLANATION This bill amends provisions in Code chapters 422 (and
specifically divisions II, III, and V of that chapter), 432, and 533.  In
Code chapter 422, division II provides for taxation of personal income,
division III provides for taxation of businesses, and division V provides
for taxation of financial institutions.  Chapter 432 provides for a premium
tax on insurance companies.  Chapter 533 provides for a moneys and credits
tax on credit unions. The bill provides a common restriction for each of
these chapters.  Specifically, the bill provides that unless expressly
provided otherwise by another statutory provision, a provision that allows a
taxpayer to claim a tax credit shall not apply to an investment that is used
for the financing of a confinement feeding operation, including the
construction or maintenance of an animal feeding operation structure that is
part of the confinement feeding operation, or the acquisition or maintenance
of an animal that is kept by a confinement feeding operation. The bill
provides that a taxpayer finances a confinement feeding operation or the
acquisition or maintenance of an animal, regardless of whether the taxpayer
makes the investment directly, the taxpayer makes the investment through
another person or a chain of persons, or the taxpayer makes an investment
through an investment company.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/Legislation/HSB/00500/HSB00550/Current.
html

HSB    558    This bill appropriates for the 2002-2003 federal fiscal year
which begins October 1, 2002, block grants available from the federal
government and provides procedures for increasing or decreasing the
appropriations if the block grants are increased or decreased.
EXPLANATION This bill appropriates for the 2002-2003 federal fiscal year
which begins October 1, 2002, block grants available from the federal
government and provides procedures for increasing or decreasing the
appropriations if the block grants are increased or decreased.  General
appropriations are made for the 2002-2003 state fiscal year which begins
July 1, 2002, of all other nonstate grants, receipts, and funds available to
this state.        
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/Legislation/HSB/00500/HSB00558/Current.
html

S.F. 503    A bill for an act relating to the construction of facilities or
installation of practices related to open feedlot manure control, and
providing an effective date.
EXPLANATION This bill provides for the control of manure originating from
areas associated with open feedlots. The bill establishes an open feedlot
registration program. The program provides for voluntary participation in
the program by owners of open feedlots who register their open feedlots.
The program provides for an environmental priority assessment of the
registered open feedlots. The bill also provides that the department shall
not require the owner of a participating open feedlot to construct a manure
control facility to retain all manure from the open feedlot, unless it is
subject to an operating permit and at least 75 percent of the costs of
construction is financed by cost-share moneys contributed by the state or
federal government.  The bill provides that the department shall not require
the owner to implement or install a manure control practice, unless the
participating open feedlot is subject to an operating permit and at least 50
percent of the costs of implementation is financed by cost-share moneys
contributed by the state or federal government. The bill exempts such an
owner from the requirements of Code chapter 455B if the owner constructs a
manure control facility or implements a manure control practice in
accordance with federal regulations. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
Introduced by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Placed
on the Senate Calendar 3/19/2001. Amendment S-3259 filed. Amendment S-3278
filed, adopted. Amendment S-3259 as amended, adopted. Amendment S-3280
filed, ruled in order and adopted.  Passed Senate, ayes 32, nays 18,
4/2/2001. and immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, referred
to House Agriculture Committee. Assigned to a subcommittee of Reps. Boggess,
Johnson and Mertz, 3/13/2002. Placed on the House Calendar 3/18/2002, with
committee amendment H-8309 filed.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/00500/SF00503.html

S.F. 2021    A bill for an act relating to economic stimulus measures for
businesses by creating an Iowa capital investment board, authorizing the
organization of an Iowa capital investment corporation and an Iowa fund of
funds, and authorizing the issuance of contingent tax credits to investors
in the Iowa fund of funds; establishing a new economy employment initiative
by providing for a partial deduction under the individual income tax for the
capital gain from the sale or exchange of capital stock of a corporation
which was acquired by an individual on account of employment with the
corporation, and limiting the fiscal impact of the partial deductions;
establishing a small business growth initiative by adjusting the allocation
to Iowa of income earned by an S corporation for purposes of the state
individual income tax; and including effective and retroactive applicability
date provisions.   
EXPLANATION This bill relates to economic stimulus measures for businesses.
The bill is divided into three divisions with division I relating to a
venture capital initiative, division II relating to a new economy employment
initiative, and division III relating to a small business growth initiative.
Introduced by Sens. McKibben, Redwine, Miller, Tinsman, Angelo, Veenstra,
Jensen, McKean, Iverson, Kramer, Drake, Boettger, Behn, Freeman, Lamberti,
Gaskill, Houser, Maddox, Schuerer, Sexton, Rehberg, Zieman and McKinley,
referred to Senate Ways & Means Committee. Assigned to a subcommittee of
Sens. McKibben, Harper, and Redwine.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02000/SF02021.html

S.F. 2045    A bill for an act allocating moneys to the Iowa Lewis and Clark
bicentennial fund and providing an effective date.
EXPLANATION This bill amends an appropriation to the department of economic
development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001, for tourism
operations.  The bill allocates $100,000 of the appropriation to the Iowa
Lewis and Clark bicentennial fund. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
Introduced by Sen. Hansen, referred to Senate Appropriations Committee,
assigned to a subcommittee of Sens. McKinley, Fiegen, and Lamberti.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02000/SF02045.html

S.F. 2051    A bill for an act relating to the creation of a state
interagency Missouri river authority and specifying its powers and duties.
EXPLANATION This bill creates a state interagency Missouri river authority
to represent the state of Iowa as a member of the Missouri river basin
association.  The members of the state interagency Missouri river authority
include the governor or the governor's designee, the secretary of
agriculture or the secretary's designee, and the directors of the department
of natural resources, the state department of transportation, and the
department of economic development or their designees. The governor shall
serve as chairperson.  The director of the department of natural resources
shall serve as the coordinator of the authority's activities and shall serve
as chairperson of the authority in the absence of the governor. The
authority is responsible for representing the interests of this state on the
Missouri river basin association and to promote the management of the
Missouri river in a manner that does not negatively impact landowners along
the river or negatively impact the state's economy. The bill also provides
that the state interagency Missouri river authority shall not vote to
approve or disapprove a substantive proposal or action being considered by
the Missouri river basin association without agreement of all four state
departments that are members of the authority.  If a substantive proposal or
action considered by the association is not approved or disapproved by all
four state departments, the state shall abstain from voting.  The state
interagency Missouri river authority shall also meet regularly with
stakeholder groups in this state to receive their recommendations before
proposals or actions are voted upon or to receive policy positions to submit
to the association.
Introduced by Sens. Houser, King, Angelo, Behn, Boettger, Redwine, Freeman,
Kibbie and Fraise, referred to Senate Agriculture Committee, assigned to a
subcommittee of Sens. Houser, Angelo, and Fraise. Placed on the Senate
Calendar 1/30/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays 0, 2/5/2002, and
immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, referred to House
Agriculture Committee and assigned to a subcommittee of Reps. Klemme,
Huseman and Kuhn. Placed on the House Calendar 2/12/2002. Amendment H-8053
filed, adopted. Passed House, ayes 81, nays 16, 2/18/2001, and immediately
messaged to the Senate with amendment S-5049. Deferred. Senate concurred
with S-5049. Passed Senate, ayes 46, nays 0, 2/25/2002, and immediately
messaged to the House. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by the Speaker
and by the President of the Senate, and sent to Governor, 2/27/2002. SIGNED
by the Governor 3/1/2002.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02000/SF02051.html

S.F. 2086    A bill for an act relating to the kilowatt threshold for
electric transmission line franchises, making related changes, and providing
an effective date. 
EXPLANATION This bill increases the transmission line franchise requirement
threshold in Code chapter 478 from 34.5 kilovolts to 69 kilovolts, by making
changes in Code sections 478.1, 478.2, 478.3, and 478.13. The bill also
divides some existing Code sections into subsections, paragraphs, and
subparagraphs, and makes some grammatical changes.  The bill deletes several
redundant references to "person, company or corporation" in Code section
478.2, using instead the simpler "person", which is defined in Code section
4.1, subsection 20, as an "individual, corporation, limited liability
company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust,
estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity". The
bill is effective upon enactment.
Introduced by Sen. Freeman, referred to Senate Commerce Committee and
assigned to a subcommittee of Sens. Freeman, Gronstal, and Jensen. Placed on
the Senate Calendar 2/6/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays 0, 2/27/2002, and
immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, referred to House
Commerce & Regulation Committee and assigned to a subcommittee of Reps.
Jenkins, Metcalf and Wise. Placed on the House Calendar 3/15/2002.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02000/SF02086.html

S.F. 2140    A bill for an act relating to energy conservation including
making appropriations of petroleum overcharge funds.
EXPLANATION This bill provides for the appropriation from oil overcharge
funds for the 2002-2003 fiscal year to the departments of human rights and
natural resources for energy conservation programs.
(Formerly SSB 3090). Introduced by Senate Appropriations Committee, placed
on Senate Appropriations Committee calendar 2/7/2002. Passed Senate, ayes
46, nays 0, 2/25/2002, and immediately messaged to the House. Read first
time, referred to House Appropriations Committee, and assigned to a
subcommittee of Reps. Roberts, Dix and Reeder. Placed on the House Calendar
3/4/2002.    
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02100/SF02140.html

S.F. 2145    A bill for an act relating to terminology and eligibility for
assistance under the sewage treatment and drinking water facilities
financing program. 
EXPLANATION This bill relates to terminology and eligibility under the
sewage treatment and drinking water facilities financing program. The bill
changes the name of the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund to the
drinking water facilities revolving loan fund.  The bill changes the name of
the sewage treatment works administration fund to the water pollution
control works administration fund.  The bill changes the name of the sewage
treatment works revolving loan fund to the water pollution control works
revolving loan fund.  The bill makes conforming amendments related to these
terminology changes. The bill defines an eligible entity as a person
eligible under the provisions of the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking
Water Act, and the commission rules to receive loans for projects from
either of the revolving loan funds.  Currently, the Code provides that
municipalities and water systems are eligible for loans.  The bill defines a
loan recipient as an eligible entity that has received a loan from either of
the revolving loan funds.  The bill further defines the term "project" by
stating that the implementation and development of management programs under
the Clean Water Act includes construction and undertaking of nonpoint source
water pollution control projects and related development activities
authorized under the Clean Water Act.
(Formerly SSB 3027). Introduced by Senate Natural Resources and Environment
Committee, placed on Senate calendar 2/8/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 46, nays
, 2/28/2002, and immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, passed
on file. Substituted for HF 2469. Passed House, ayes 93, nays 0, 3/6/2002,
and immediately messaged to the Senate. Reported correctly enrolled, signed
by President and Speaker. 3/14/2002. Sent to Governor.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02100/SF02145.html

S.F. 2207    A bill for an act relating to the acquisition, enforceability,
and purpose of conservation easements.
EXPLANATION This bill relates to the acquisition, enforceability, and
purpose of conservation easements.  Currently, the department of natural
resources, any county conservation board, and any city or agency of a city
may acquire a conservation easement, other than by means of condemnation, in
land to preserve scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, riparian lands, wetlands,
or forests, promote outdoor recreation, or otherwise conserve for the
benefit of the public the natural beauty, natural resources, and public
recreation facilities of the state.  The bill adds the historical division
of the department of cultural affairs and the state archaeologist to the
list of entities which may acquire the conservation easement.  The bill
provides that a conservation easement may be acquired to promote agriculture
or open space and to conserve cultural resources.  The bill provides that a
conservation easement shall be enforceable during the term of the easement
notwithstanding sections of the Code relating to reversion or use
restrictions on land and marketable record title.  The bill provides that
the term "natural resources" includes, but is not limited to, archaeological
and historical resources.
(Formerly SF 2068). Introduced by Senate Natural Resources and Environment
Committee, placed on Senate calendar 2/18/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays
0, 2/25/2002, and immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, passed
on file. Substituted for HF 2332. Passed House, ayes 87, nays 7, 3/6/2002,
and immediately messaged to the Senate.  Reported correctly enrolled, signed
by the Speaker and by the President of the Senate, and sent to Governor,
3/11/2002. SIGNED by the Governor 3/14/2002.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02207.html

S.F. 2208    A bill for an act relating to property tax exemptions for
pollution-control property associated with confinement feeding operations.
EXPLANATION Code section 427.1 provides for a list of classes of property
that are not subject to property tax.  This bill amends the tax exemption
for "pollution-control property" that is used to control or abate air or
water pollution or alternatively to enhance air or water quality. The bill
provides that pollution-control property includes that part of an animal
feeding operation structure that is eligible for a family farm tax credit as
provided in Code chapter 425A.  Otherwise, it does not include property that
is part of such a structure associated with a confinement feeding operation
required to obtain a construction permit by the department of natural
resources.  The exemption calculated for pollution-control property eligible
for the family farm tax credit is limited to the first $100,000 in assessed
value. According to that Code section and departmental rule (567 IAC 65.7),
an animal feeding operation structure associated with a confinement feeding
operation must be constructed pursuant to a permit if the structure is an
aerobic structure, anaerobic lagoon, or earthen manure storage basin; the
confinement feeding operation uses a formed manure storage structure and has
an animal weight capacity of 625,000 pounds or more for animals other than
bovine or 1,600,000 pounds or more for bovine; the confinement feeding
operation structure provides for the storage of manure exclusively in a dry
form and has an animal weight capacity of 1,250,000 pounds or more for
animals other than bovine or 4,000,000 pounds or more for bovine; or the
confinement feeding operation uses an egg washwater storage structure.  Code
section 455B.200A provides a specific exception for a small animal feeding
operation (having an animal weight capacity of 200,000 pounds or less for
animals other than bovine, or 400,000 pounds or less for bovine).
(Formerly SSB 3102). Introduced by Senate Natural Resources and Environment
Committee, placed on Senate calendar 2/18/2002, referred to Senate Ways &
Means Committee, and assigned to a subcommittee of Sens. Drake, Deluhery,
and Miller.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02208.html

S.F. 2210    A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and holding of
agricultural land by qualified enterprises, by providing for activities
related to baby chicks and fertilized chicken eggs, providing penalties, and
providing an effective date.
EXPLANATION This bill creates new Code chapter 10D.  According to the bill,
the purpose of the new Code chapter is to promote economic and agricultural
prosperity in this state, by providing opportunities for leading commercial
enterprises that are engaged in the advancement of animal and human health
sciences.
(Formerly SSB 3118). Introduced by Senate Agriculture Committee, placed on
Senate calendar 2/18/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays 0, 2/25/2002, and
immediately messaged to the House.  Read first time, passed on file.
Amendment H-8127 filed. Companion to HF 2405 on House Calendar. The has been
called the Hy-Line bill, because it is specific to that company.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02210.html

S.F. 2217    A bill for an act relating to the establishment of renaissance
zones, providing certain tax exemptions, refunds, and credits to persons
located in the renaissance zones, reimbursing school districts for lost
property tax due to renaissance zone designation, and providing an
applicability date.
EXPLANATION This bill provides for the establishment of a program
designating renaissance zones to assist local governments in encouraging
economic development by providing certain tax exemptions, refunds, and
credits. The bill provides that applications for a designation of a
renaissance zone may be made to the Iowa economic development board by a
qualified local governmental unit which is defined as either a city or
township that contains an urban renewal area or a county.  Included in the
application must be a development plan, proposed boundaries of the zone
which must be located within the qualified local governmental unit, the
proposed duration of the designation which shall not exceed 15 years, and
written approval of the city council and county board of supervisors.  The
bill provides that a qualified local governmental unit shall not be part of
more than one renaissance zone and shall not have more than one application
under consideration by the board.  The bill provides that a qualified
governmental unit may apply to amend a renaissance zone or to extend the
duration of renaissance zone status. The bill provides that applications
must be submitted between July 1, 2002, and January 1, 2003.  The board
shall review all applications submitted and shall designate renaissance
zones by February 28, 2003.  The board shall not alter the boundaries or
duration of a renaissance zone described in the application unless the
qualified local governmental unit and the local governmental unit in which
the renaissance zone is to be located consent by resolution.  The bill
provides that criteria in determining designations of renaissance zones
shall include: 1.  Evidence of adverse economic and socioeconomic
conditions. 2.  The viability of the plan. 3.  Whether the development plan
is creative and innovative. 4.  Public and private commitment to and other
resources available for the zone. 5.  How the plan relates to a broader plan
for the community as a whole. 6.  The level of demonstrated cooperation from
surrounding communities. 7.  How the local regulatory burden will be eased
for businesses operating in the zone. 8.  Commitment to improving abandoned
real property. 9.  A resolution from the governing body of the local
governmental unit stating that if the renaissance zone designation is
granted, persons and property within the renaissance zone are exempt from
property taxes. Applications which include new business activity shall
receive priority consideration. The bill provides that the board shall not
designate more than a total of 11 zones, not more than five of which may be
located in urban areas and not more than six of which may be located in
rural areas.  The bill provides that the board may, on its own motion,
designate an additional five renaissance zones for agricultural processing
facilities if the governing body of the qualified local governmental unit
and each local governmental unit, within which the proposed renaissance zone
is to be located, agrees pursuant to a resolution.  The bill provides that
the board may revoke the renaissance zone designation for all or a portion
of an agricultural facility renaissance zone designated if the board
determines that the agricultural processing facility fails to commence
operation or ceases operation in the renaissance zone.  The bill provides
that any renaissance zone approved and designated by the board shall become
effective on March 1, 2003. The bill provides the following tax incentives:
1.  Exemption from personal net income tax to residents living in the zone.
2.  Exemption from corporate and franchise taxes for businesses located
within the renaissance zone on the portion of income attributed to the
businesses located within the zone. 3.  Exemption from local property tax.
4.  Exemption from state sales tax on utilities. 5.  The sales, services,
and use tax refund, provided in Code section 15.331A, and the new jobs
credit from withholding, provided in Code section 15.331, for businesses
located within a zone. The bill provides that the tax incentives shall be
phased out during the final three years of the renaissance zone designation.
The bill provides for exceptions to the tax incentives for tax delinquency,
business relocation into a renaissance zone under some circumstances, and
when tax incentives received by an individual accumulate to $10 million
during a designation of a renaissance zone. The bill provides that the
department of economic development shall specify the application form and
the board may request any additional information not included on the form.
The bill provides that, by January 15 of each year, the board shall file a
report with the general assembly which includes, but is not limited to, the
number of new jobs created in renaissance zones, the percentage change in
value of property located in renaissance zones, the average wage of new jobs
created in renaissance zones, and the percentage change of adjusted gross
income of residents located in renaissance zones. The bill requires the
department of management to annually compute the dollar amount that a school
district would lose due to the exemption of property in a renaissance zone
from property tax.  The bill provides that the lost dollar amount is paid to
school districts from the state general fund in the form of supplementary
aid. An applicability date is provided for the exemption on state sales tax
on utilities.    
Introduced by Sen. Boettger, referred to Senate Ways & Means Committee, and
assigned to a subcommittee of Sens. McKinley, Harper, and Rehberg.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02217.html

S.F. 2224    A bill for an act changing the amounts of appropriations
available for the agricultural land credit fund and the family farm tax
credit fund and including effective and applicability date provisions.
EXPLANATION This bill increases from $10 million to $20 million the amount
available for family farm tax credits.  Since the amount available is
transferred from the appropriation made to the agricultural land credit
fund, the amount available for agricultural land tax credits is reduced by
$10 million. The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies to family farm
and agricultural land tax credits allowed for property taxes payable in
fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2002.
Introduced by Sen. Fiegen, referred to Senate Ways & Means Committee, and
assigned to a subcommittee of Sens. Maddox, Connolly, and Lamberti.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02224.html

S.F. 2250    A bill for an act relating to the operation and regulation of
personal watercraft or motorboats, and to watercraft safety courses and
certificates, and subjecting violators to a penalty.
EXPLANATION This bill includes the following requirements and restrictions
regarding the operation of various types of vessels: 1.  "Personal
watercraft" is defined as a vessel, under 16 feet in length, which is
propelled by a water jet pump or similar machinery and is designed to be
operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel.
"Motorboat" is also defined to include personal watercraft. 2.  The owner or
operator of any vessel operated by a motor of more than 10 horsepower,
including an owner of a boat livery, shall not permit any person under 12
years of age to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat unless
accompanied in or on the same personal watercraft or motorboat by a
responsible person of at least 18 years of age.  However, commencing January
1, 2003, a person who is 12 years of age or older but less than 18 years of
age shall not operate any personal watercraft or motorboat propelled by a
motor of more than 10 horsepower unless the person has successfully
completed a department-approved watercraft safety course.  A person required
to have a watercraft safety certificate shall carry and exhibit the
certificate upon request of an officer of the department.  A person charged
with violating the water safety certificate requirements shall not be
convicted if the person produces in court, within a reasonable time, a
department-approved certificate.  The cost of a certificate shall not exceed
$5. 3.  A person shall not operate a personal watercraft at any time between
one-half hour after sunset and before eight a.m. 4.  A person shall not
chase or harass wild animals while operating a personal watercraft.
Violations of Code section 462A.12 relating to watercraft safety
certification, safe watercraft operation, hours of operation, and harassment
of wild animals are punishable by a scheduled fine of $25.
(Formerly SSB 3031). Introduced by Senate Natural Resources and Environment
Committee, placed on Senate calendar 2/20/2002. Amendment S-5152 filed.
Placed on the Senate Unfinished Business Calendar 3/14/2002. Similar to HF
2447 on Senate Calendar.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02250.html

S.F. 2252    A bill for an act relating to electric transmission lines.
EXPLANATION This bill amends provisions of Code chapter 478, relating to
electric transmission lines. Code section 478.13 is amended to provide for
adoption of rules by the utilities board related to extension of utilities
franchises.  The bill also divides current Code language into subsections,
and modernizes certain language used in the Code section. Code section
478.18 is amended to include roadways as one of the preferred routes for
electric lines.  The current Code also provides that division lines of land
and railroad rights- of-way are other preferred routes for electric lines.
The bill also divides current Code language into subsections, and modernizes
certain language used in the Code section. The bill amends Code section
478.21 to provide that the franchise for an electric transmission line may
only be considered forfeited two years after final unappealable disposition
of any judicial review of a franchise order or of any condemnation
proceedings.  Code section 478.21 is also amended to allow multiple
extensions to be granted during the construction of a franchised electric
line if the franchisee can justify the extension.  The bill also divides
current Code language into subsections.
(Formerly SSB 3088). Introduced by Senate Commerce Committee, placed on
Senate calendar 2/20/2002. Similar to HF 2351 on Senate Calendar.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02252.html

S.F. 2272    A bill for an act providing for agricultural land held by
individuals lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent
residence, and making penalties applicable.
EXPLANATION This bill amends Code chapter 567 which in part prohibits a
nonresident alien, foreign business, or foreign government from acquiring or
holding agricultural land in this state. The prohibition is provided in Code
section 567.3. Code section 567.1 provides a number of definitions for the
chapter.  "Agricultural land" is defined to mean land suitable for use in
farming.  The term "farming" includes cultivating the land, raising
livestock, and producing timber and nursery products.  The term "nonresident
alien" is defined to mean an individual who is not a citizen of the United
States and has not been classified as a permanent resident alien by the
United States immigration and naturalization service. The bill addresses the
provision that refers to the status of permanent resident aliens.  The bill
provides that "nonresident alien" does not include an individual who is
lawfully admitted for permanent residence by the United States immigration
and naturalization service, regardless of whether the individual's lawful
permanent resident status is conditional. Code of Federal Regulations, Title
8, } 216.1, provides that within 90 days immediately preceding the second
anniversary of the date on which an alien obtained permanent residence, the
alien must file a petition to remove the conditions on residence with the
United States immigration and naturalization service (INS).  Section 216.3
of Title 8, C.F.R., provides that during a two-year conditional period, the
INS may terminate the alien's conditional permanent resident status upon
cause.  Section 216.4 of Title 8, C.F.R., provides for the filing of a joint
petition by spouses that may include dependent children. Code section 567.6
provides that a person who acquires an interest in agricultural land and
whose resident status changes, must divest the interest within two years.
(Formerly SF 2174). Introduced by Senate Judiciary, placed on Senate
calendar 2/21/2002. Passed Senate, ayes 47, nays 0, 3/4/2002, and
immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, referred to House
Judiciary Committee and assigned to a subcommittee of Reps. Broers, Mertz
and Wilderyke. Placed on the House Calendar 3/13/2002.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02272.html

S.F. 2293    A bill for an act relating to animal agriculture.
EXPLANATION This bill provides that it is the intent of the general assembly
to regulate animal agriculture.     (Formerly SSB 3174). Introduced by
Senate Agriculture Committee, placed on Senate calendar 2/25/2002. Placed on
the Senate Unfinished Business Calendar 3/14/2002.  This is the Œshell bill¹
for CAFO proposal from 12 Work Group.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02200/SF02293.html

S.F. 2304    An act relating to public funding and regulatory matters and
making, reducing, and transferring appropriations for the fiscal year
beginning july 1, 2001, and including an effective date.
(Formerly SSB 3179). Introduced by Senate Appropriations Committee, placed
on Senate Appropriations calendar 2/25/2002. Amendment S-5061 filed, lost.
Amendment S-5062 filed, lost. Amendments S-5063, S-5064, S-5065 filed.
Amendment S-5064 withdrawn. Amendment S-5065 lost. Amendment S-5066 filed,
lost. Amendment S-5059 filed, lost. Motion filed to reconsider vote on
S-5066, vote prevailed. Amendment S-5066 lost. Amendment S-5060 filed, lost.
Amendment S-5063 lost. Amendment S-5068 filed, lost. Amendment S-5072 filed,
withdrawn. Amendment S-5074 filed. Amendment S-5074A adopted. Amendment
S-5074B withdrawn. Amendment S-5075 filed, withdrawn. Amendment S-5076
filed, lost. Amendment S-5078 filed, lost. Amendments S-5079, S-5077 filed,
adopted. Amendment S-5071 filed, adopted. Amendment S-5073 filed, adopted.
Amendment S-5067 filed, lost. Amendment S-5081 filed. Amendment S-5081A
withdrawn. Amendment S-5081B adopted. Passed Senate, ayes 28, nays 18,
2/26/2002, and immediately messaged to the House. Read first time, passed on
file. Substituted for HF 2557. Asked and received unanimous consent for
immediate consideration of H-8104. Amendment H-8104 filed, lost. Asked and
received unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of H-8112.
Amendment H-8112 filed, lost. Asked and received unanimous consent to
suspend Rule 31.8. Amendment H-8121 filed., adopted. Amendment H-8117 filed,
ruled out of order. Passed House, ayes 54, nays 45, 2/27/2002, and
immediately messaged to the Senate, with amendment S-5085. Senate concurred
with S-5085. Passed Senate, ayes 26, nays 20, 2/28/2002, and immediately
messaged to the House. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by the Speaker
and by the President of the Senate, and sent to Governor, 2/28/2002. SIGNED
by the Governor 3/1/2002.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/BillHistory/SF/02300/SF02304.html

SSB    3183    This bill increases the state sales tax rate from 5 percent
to 6 percent.     
EXPLANATION The increased revenues are deposited into a school district
sales tax fund to be distributed to school districts throughout the state to
be used for infrastructure or property tax relief purposes.  Because the
increase in the state sales tax rate replaces the local option sales and
services tax for school infrastructure purposes, those school districts that
were or would be receiving revenues from the local option tax may continue
to receive, according to a formula, revenues from the school district sales
tax fund in an amount that approximates what those districts would have
received under the local option tax.  These districts will receive their
distributions first.  The remaining moneys will be distributed to the other
school districts on a per pupil basis.  School districts that were receiving
or voted to receive the local option tax may elect to receive the
distributions on a per pupil basis rather than pursuant to the formula.
Revenues received by the school districts according to the formula must be
used for the purposes specified in the ballot when the local option tax was
first passed or to pay principal and interest on general obligation bonds,
real property lease- purchase agreements, or other loan agreements.  Other
districts will be required to spend the revenues for property tax relief by
lowering the debt service levies, the voter- approved physical plant and
equipment levy, the instructional support levy or the additional property
tax levy under the school aid formula unless the school board adopts an
infrastructure plan which is approved at an election by 60 percent of those
voting.  Bonds may be issued by a school district, without an election, in
anticipation of the distributions the district will receive from the school
district sales tax fund. The regular physical plant and equipment levy is
eliminated.  However, any voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy
may continue to be voted on and imposed. The school district debt service
levy is also reduced from a maximum $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable value to
$2.70 per $1,000 of taxable value.  However, if the voters in the district
have voted to exceed the $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable value levy amount prior
to July 1, 2002, then the maximum levy may remain at $4.05 per $1,000 of
taxable value until the bonds are retired. The bill has some effective date
provisions.  However, the sales tax rate is increased as of July 1, 2002.
The sales tax rate is reduced from 6 percent to 5 percent on July 1, 2022.
In addition the local sales and services tax for school infrastructure
purposes is repealed.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/GA/79GA/Legislation/SSB/03100/SSB03183/Current.
html

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