Section 25B.1 – Title.

25B.1 Title. This chapter may be cited as the “State Mandates Act”. 83 Acts, ch 142, §1

Section 25B.2 – Findings and purpose — effect of unfunded state mandate.

25B.2 Findings and purpose — effect of unfunded state mandate. 1. The general assembly finds that preceding actions of state government in specifying the manner, standards, and conditions under which public services are rendered to citizens by the political subdivisions of this state in some cases have not resulted in equitable relationships between the state […]

Section 25B.3 – Definitions.

25B.3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Political subdivision” means a city, county, township, or school district. 2. “State mandate” means a statutory requirement or appropriation which requires a political subdivision of the state to establish, expand, or modify its activities in a manner which necessitates additional combined annual […]

Section 25B.4 – State mandate information.

25B.4 State mandate information. The director of the department of management shall report at least biennially to the governor and the general assembly regarding the administration of this chapter including any proposed changes. 83 Acts, ch 142, §4

Section 25B.5 – Cost estimates — notation in Acts.

25B.5 Cost estimates — notation in Acts. 1. When a bill or joint resolution is requested, the legislative services agency shall make an initial determination of whether the bill or joint resolution may impose a state mandate. If a state mandate may be included, that fact shall be included in the explanation of the bill […]

Section 25B.6 – State rules.

25B.6 State rules. 1. A state agency or department shall not propose or adopt an administrative rule which exceeds its statutory authority by mandating expenditures by political subdivisions, or agencies and entities which contract with political subdivisions to provide services. A state administrative rule, proposed pursuant to chapter 17A, which necessitates additional combined annual expenditures […]

Section 25B.7 – Funding property tax credits and exemptions.

25B.7 Funding property tax credits and exemptions. 1. Beginning with property taxes due and payable in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the cost of providing a property tax credit or property tax exemption which is enacted by the general assembly on or after January 1, 1997, shall be fully funded by the state. […]