Iowa Senate Bill SSB1084

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/4/25
• Refer: 2/4/25

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the disposition of real property on the capitol complex, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 295.)

Summary

SSB1084 authorizes the director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services to dispose of two state-owned properties on the capitol complex: the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building at 502 East Ninth Street in Des Moines and the capitol complex parking structure at 628 East Grand Avenue, along with associated real property. The bill gives the director discretion to determine the terms, conditions, and consideration for the disposition, subject to existing law governing such transactions. The bill also specifies that it takes effect immediately upon enactment, reflecting an intent to move quickly on any sale or transfer. Under current law referenced in the bill, proceeds from the disposition of the property must be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the general fund, so the measure would convert these assets into state revenue rather than leaving the property in public use.

Impact

This bill would change state property management by expressly authorizing the sale or other disposition of major state assets on the capitol complex, including an office building and parking structure. It does not create a new regulatory program, but it does expand the Department of Administrative Services' authority to transfer real property and would direct any proceeds into the state general fund under existing law. The practical effect would be to alter ownership and use of state office and parking facilities in downtown Des Moines and potentially affect state operations, employees, visitors, and parking access.

Sentiment

Based on the available record, the bill appears to be a straightforward administrative proposal with no recorded committee debate or votes in the provided materials. The caption indicates it is a proposed governor bill, which suggests executive support or sponsorship. Because there are no transcripts or vote tallies, there is no documented opposition or support beyond the bill's introduction and its immediate-effective-date language.

Contention

The main potential point of contention is the decision to dispose of prominent state property on the capitol complex, especially a state office building and adjacent parking structure that may be important for government operations, public access, and downtown infrastructure. Stakeholders concerned about the loss of state-controlled office space, parking availability, historic or civic value, or the use of sale proceeds may scrutinize the proposal. However, no specific objections, amendments, or opposing arguments are included in the provided materials.