Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2541

Introduced

2/15/24

Introduced

2/15/24

Refer

2/15/24

Caption

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 706, HF 339, HF 153.)

Impact

The implementation of HF2541 is particularly designed to prioritize smaller communities with populations under 2,500, ensuring that these localities benefit from the funds and support they might not otherwise receive. The funding will assist in addressing urban decay and enhance local development efforts by facilitating the removal of dilapidated school properties. With community planning in mind, the bill dictates that the authority work with local governments to ensure that the plans for demolition and subsequent use of the property align with local development goals, underscoring a collaborative approach to economic growth.

Summary

House File 2541 establishes a grant program specifically aimed at the demolition of vacant school buildings owned by political subdivisions in Iowa. The bill's provisions allow for the creation of a vacant school building demolition grant fund, which will be managed by the economic development authority. This fund will receive appropriated moneys and any other legally available funds to support the grant applications for demolishing buildings that have been vacant since before January 1, 2021 and were used for school purposes. This initiative marks a significant step in targeting the issue of unused school structures that pose potential hazards or liabilities in communities.

Contention

While proponents of HF2541 argue that the bill is a necessary mechanism to revitalize communities and eliminate unsafe structures, potential opposition could arise regarding the discretion exercised by the authority in grant allocation. Critics may raise concerns about the competitive scoring process for selecting grant recipients, questioning whether it may inadvertently favor larger political subdivisions or overlook specific local needs. Another point of contention could involve the oversight on how these demolished sites are repurposed, potentially limiting local innovation in community rebuilding efforts following demolition.

Latest IA HF2541 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HF153

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and making appropriations.(See HF 339, HF 706, HF 2541.)

IA HF339

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 153; See HF 706, HF 2541.)

IA HF706

Similar To A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 339, HF 153; See HF 2541.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF517

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 133.)

IA HF133

A bill for an act creating a vacant school building demolition grant program and fund, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See HF 517.)

IA HF2750

A bill for an act relating to the collection and distribution of fees for wire transmissions, the establishment of the school security grant program, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 601.)

IA HF2794

A bill for an act establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund. (Formerly HF 705, HF 458.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF2741

A bill for an act establishing a scenic byways enhancement fund, including by providing for voluntary contributions to the fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2353, HF 971, HF 581, HF 130.)

IA HF2353

IA HF971

IA HF581

IA HF2354

A bill for an act providing for the direct shipment of alcoholic liquor, providing fees, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 993, HF 761, HF 140.)

IA HF993

A bill for an act providing for the direct shipment of alcoholic liquor, providing fees, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 761, HF 140; See HF 2354.)

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