A bill for an act relating to the disposition of real property on the capitol complex, and including effective date provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Authorizes DAS to dispose of specific Capitol Complex real property (Wallace Building and parking), with sale proceeds deposited to the General Fund.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 295.

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Summary of SSB 1084 (renumbered as SF 295)

A bill to authorize the disposition of real property on the Capitol Complex and provide related effective-date provisions. The measure was approved by a committee and renumbered to SF 295.

Purpose and Intent

Authorizes the director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to dispose of specified Capitol Complex real property, including the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building and adjacent parking facilities, along with any other related real property.

Disposition would occur on terms, conditions, and consideration determined by the director.

Proceeds from the sale would be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited to the General Fund.

The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Key Provisions

Section 1: Authorization to dispose of:

Henry A. Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, Des Moines.
Capitol Complex parking structure, 628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines.
All other real property associated with the building and structure.
Disposition terms to be determined by the DAS director.

Section 2: Effective date of enactment: immediate.

Affected Parties and Property

State of Iowa, through the DAS and the Treasurer of State.

Real property involved: Henry A. Wallace State Office Building and the Capitol Complex parking structure, plus related property.

Fiscal and Operational Implications

Real property would be sold, converting state-held assets into proceeds.

Proceeds are required to be deposited with the Treasurer of State and credited to the General Fund, potentially increasing General Fund revenues in the year of sale.

Could affect state operations and Capitol Complex parking needs, depending on how the disposition is structured and subsequent use of the property.

Legislative History and Timeline

Introduced: February 4, 2025 (referred to State Government).

Subcommittee: February 10, 2025 (Rozenboom, Celsi, Schultz); meeting held February 11, 2025.

Subcommittee Recommendation: Passage (February 11, 2025).

Committee Action: Committee report approving bill; renamed SF 295 (February 12, 2025).

Current status: Renumbered as SF 295; awaiting further floor action.

Notes for Readers

The bill references existing authority under section 8A.321(8)(a) for disposition decisions by the DAS director.

The explanatory language clarifies that sale proceeds must be deposited with the Treasurer and credited to the General Fund.

If enacted, the measure would shift ownership of specific Capitol Complex property and could influence future use of the sites and related parking.