Iowa HF294 allows cities to certify taxes for general fund levy to support public libraries.

Iowa HF294 amends the Code to allow cities to certify taxes for general fund levy to support public libraries. The tax amount cannot exceed the amount levied by the city in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The city council must submit the question of whether to impose the tax to voters at a regular city election, and a majority must approve the levy. The tax is valid for ten years from the date of approval and may be reauthorized for additional ten-year periods if approved by a majority of voters at a regular city election. A city council may discontinue the tax by a majority vote.

Iowa HF294 allows cities to certify taxes for general fund levy to support public libraries.

Iowa HF294 amends the Code to allow cities to certify taxes for general fund levy to support public libraries. The tax amount cannot exceed the amount levied by the city in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The city council must submit the question of whether to impose the tax to voters at a regular city election, and a majority must approve the levy. The tax is valid for ten years from the date of approval and may be reauthorized for additional ten-year periods if approved by a majority of voters at a regular city election. A city council may discontinue the tax by a majority vote.