Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF641

Introduced
3/7/23  
Introduced
3/7/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 23; See HF 679.)

Impact

Notably, HF641 eliminates the wait list that was previously maintained for the renewable chemical program, allowing for a more straightforward application process for businesses seeking tax credits. The maximum amount of tax credit that can be issued to a business is also reaffirmed in the bill, with the cap remaining at $1 million for new businesses and $500,000 for those established for over five years. This move is intended to promote investment in renewable chemical production, thereby helping Iowa to transition to a more sustainable economy.

Summary

House File 641 addresses various aspects of economic development in Iowa, focusing on tax credit programs associated with renewable chemical production and the promotion of Iowa wines, beers, and spirits. The bill extends the future repeal date for the renewable chemical program from July 1, 2030, to July 1, 2036. Additionally, it allows for the production tax credits related to renewable chemicals to be claimed until the end of calendar year 2035, instead of the previous deadline of 2026. This provides a longer period for eligible businesses to benefit from these tax incentives.

Contention

In addition to matters related to renewable chemicals, the bill also expands the Iowa wine and beer promotion board to include representation for spirits. This change aims to modernize the board's focus to include emerging sectors within the alcohol production industry in Iowa. However, there may be concerns from small-scale producers about the allocation of resources and whether the promotion of spirits now affects funding for smaller beer and wine producers, potentially leading to contention among different types of producers in the state.

Companion Bills

IA HSB23

Related A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 641, HF 679.)

IA SSB1087

Related A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 408, SF 575.)

IA SF408

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1087; See SF 575.)

IA HF679

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 641, HSB 23.)

IA SF575

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including renewable chemical production, workforce housing, and innovation fund tax credits, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 408, SSB 1087.) Effective date: 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 06/30/2023, 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SF652

A bill for an act relating to economic development and housing by modifying provisions concerning economic development programs and modifying provisions concerning Iowa's urban renewal law, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1214.)

IA SF465

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority and the Iowa finance authority including the strategic infrastructure program, brownfield, grayfield, and redevelopment tax credits, community attraction and tourism, vision Iowa, sports tourism marketing, the historic preservation tax credit, homelessness, the title guaranty board, and arts and culture, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1106; See SF 622, SF 642.)

IA HSB221

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority and the Iowa finance authority including the strategic infrastructure program, brownfield, grayfield, and redevelopment tax credits, community attraction and tourism, vision Iowa, sports tourism marketing, the historic preservation tax credit, homelessness, the title guaranty board, and arts and culture, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 975.)

IA SF622

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority and the Iowa finance authority including the strategic infrastructure program, brownfield, grayfield, and redevelopment tax credits, community attraction and tourism, vision Iowa, sports tourism marketing, the historic preservation tax credit, homelessness, the title guaranty board, arts and culture, and the Iowa reinvestment Act and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 465, SSB 1106; See SF 642.)

IA HF975

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority and the Iowa finance authority including the strategic infrastructure program, brownfield, grayfield, and redevelopment tax credits, community attraction and tourism, vision Iowa, sports tourism marketing, the historic preservation tax credit, homelessness, the title guaranty board, arts and culture, and the Iowa reinvestment Act and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 221.) Effective date: 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2020, 07/01/2025.

IA SF642

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority and the Iowa finance authority including the strategic infrastructure program, brownfield, grayfield, and redevelopment tax credits, community attraction and tourism, vision Iowa, sports tourism marketing, the historic preservation tax credit, homelessness, the title guaranty board, arts and culture, and the Iowa reinvestment Act and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 622, SF 465, SSB 1106.)

IA SF2485

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions.(Formerly SSB 3188.)

IA SF387

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1089; See SF 610.)

IA HF2772

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026

IA HF1040

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and eliminating the repeal of the housing renewal pilot program.(Formerly HSB 336.)

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