Iowa HF581 establishes a scenic byways enhancement fund to support, develop, and maintain scenic byways, including litter prevention.

Iowa HF581 creates a scenic byways enhancement fund within the state treasury, controlled by the Department of Transportation. The fund receives voluntary contributions from vehicle registration applicants, with up to 5% of the collected funds retained by the county treasurer for the county's general fund. The remaining funds are used for the support, development, maintenance, and enhancement of scenic byways, including litter prevention. Unencumbered funds at the fiscal year's end remain available for future use. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Iowa HF581 establishes a scenic byways enhancement fund to support, develop, and maintain scenic byways, including litter prevention.

Iowa HF581 creates a scenic byways enhancement fund within the state treasury, controlled by the Department of Transportation. The fund receives voluntary contributions from vehicle registration applicants, with up to 5% of the collected funds retained by the county treasurer for the county's general fund. The remaining funds are used for the support, development, maintenance, and enhancement of scenic byways, including litter prevention. Unencumbered funds at the fiscal year's end remain available for future use. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.