Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF488 — A bill for an act providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling animals other than agricultural animals, providing fees, making appropriations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 373.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling animals other than agricultural animals, providing fees, making appropriations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Behn, Mommsen and Srinivas. H.J. 419.

  2. Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 373.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF488 do?
A bill for an act providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling animals other than agricultural animals, providing fees, making appropriations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
Who sponsors HF488?
HF488 is sponsored by Ann Meyer (Republican).
What is the current status of HF488?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF488?
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