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SSB 1133

A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SSB 1133 updates Iowa's sheep promotion by eliminating wool assessments, introducing a 20-cent per sheep fee, and enhancing support for market access and education.

Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1133

Summary of SSB 1133

Bill Number: SSB 1133
Introduced: February 17, 2025
Status: Subcommittee recommends passage
Classification: Proposed bill
Subject: Agricultural products, livestock, expenditures, sheep promotion

Purpose and Intent

SSB 1133 aims to update the structure and functions of the Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board by renaming it to the Iowa Sheep Promotion Board. The bill seeks to eliminate the wool assessment, adjust the assessment rate on sheep, and clarify the collection and expenditure of funds generated from this assessment. The overall intent is to enhance support for the sheep industry in Iowa through improved market access, education, and research.

Key Provisions

  1. Name Change:

    • The Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board will be renamed to the Iowa Sheep Promotion Board.

  2. Assessment Changes:

    • The current per-pound wool assessment of 2 cents is eliminated.
    • A new per-head assessment rate of 20 cents per sheep is established.
    • The board retains the authority to increase this rate to 25 cents or higher through a referendum process.

  3. Collection and Expenditure of Funds:

    • Funds collected from the assessment will be directed towards:
      • Increasing market opportunities for sheep products.
      • Supporting educational initiatives related to sheep production.
      • Funding research on sheep and sheep products, which includes various by-products such as mutton, lamb, sheepskin, and wool.

  4. Electronic Funds Transfer:

    • The board may implement a system for electronic funds transfer for assessments, allowing for more efficient collection from first purchasers at various points.

  5. Transition Provisions:

    • Current members of the Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board will continue to serve until their terms expire.
    • The new assessment rate of 20 cents will take effect on September 1, 2025, unless the board opts for an earlier date.
    • The bill does not restrict producers' rights to terminate the board and the assessment via referendum.

Impact

  • Producers: The bill primarily affects sheep producers in Iowa, who will see a shift from wool assessments to a per-head assessment model.
  • Industry Support: The changes are designed to bolster the sheep industry by providing more resources for market development and education.
  • Financial Implications: The elimination of the wool assessment may relieve some financial burdens on wool producers, while the new per-head assessment aims to create a more stable funding source for industry initiatives.

Procedural Timeline

  • February 17, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Natural Resources and Environment Committee.
  • February 24, 2025: Subcommittee meeting held.
  • February 25, 2025: Subcommittee recommends passage of the bill.

This summary provides an overview of SSB 1133, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the Iowa sheep industry.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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