Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HSB779 — A bill for an act relating to the definition of a religious institution or society for purposes of property taxation and including applicability provisions.

Last action — Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar. H.J. 1035.

  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 April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the definition of a religious institution or society for purposes of property taxation and including applicability provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2789.

  2. Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 7. Excused, 1. H.J. 1046.

  3. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 1046.

  4. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  5. Subcommittee Meeting: 04/22/2026 8:45AM House Lounge.

  6. Subcommittee: Gustoff, Wessel-Kroeschell and Wills, J. H.J. 951.

  7. Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 951.

  8. Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar. H.J. 1035.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HSB779 do?
A bill for an act relating to the definition of a religious institution or society for purposes of property taxation and including applicability provisions.
Who sponsors HSB779?
HSB779 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.
What is the current status of HSB779?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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