Iowa SJR6: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief.

From the introduced text, February 17, 2025:

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 1901XS (2) jm/md S.J.R. Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Section 10 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is repealed January 1 immediately following ratification and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Sec. 10. Property tax relief. A property tax relief trust fund is created within the treasury for the purposes of replacing revenue generated from the foundation property tax levy or any other succeeding property tax levy imposed in lieu thereof that provides funding for elementary and secondary education in each school district in the state. Moneys in the fund shall be exclusively appropriated by law to lower the foundation property tax levy rate on an equal basis across school districts or similarly lower any succeeding property tax levy rate. The amount allocated annually from the trust fund shall be considered property taxes and shall be treated as if received from the foundation property tax levy or any …

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Sponsors

• Mark Costello (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Kerry Gruenhagen (R, 41)
• Doug Campbell (R, 30)
• Kevin Alons (R, 7)
• Tom Shipley (R, 9)
• Annette Sweeney (R, 27)
• Scott Webster (R, 47)
• Lynn Evans (R, 3)
• Mike Bousselot (R, 21)
• Dennis Guth (R, 28)
• Cherielynn Westrich (R, 13)
• Michael Klimesh (R, 32)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2025: Subcommittee recommends passage.
2. February 18, 2025: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 11:30AM Room G15.
3. February 18, 2025: Subcommittee: Bousselot, Green, and Staed. S.J. 303 .
4. February 17, 2025: Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 276 .

Common questions

What is SJR6?

SJR6 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief.

What does SJR6 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief.

What is the status of SJR6?

In committee as of February 19, 2025. Latest action: Subcommittee recommends passage. (February 19, 2025).

Who sponsored SJR6?

Mark Costello (R, 8), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR6?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SJR+0006&ga=91