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HF 2762

A bill for an act relating to the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and including effective date provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HF 2762 would establish an America 250 Task Force in Iowa to plan and oversee commemorative activities for the state’s 250th anniversary, directing programs and events.

Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar.
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Bill Summary · HF 2762

Summary of House File 2762 (HF 2762), 2025-2026 Session – Iowa

Note: The text provided appears to be the statutory definitions portion of the bill, along with a heading for an “America 250 Task Force” and an action history. The full bill likely establishes a commemorative framework tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The summary below captures the substantive content available and the likely purpose based on the bill’s title and defined terms.

Purpose and intent

  • HF 2762 appears to be a commemorative measure relating to the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (America 250). The bill’s language and the “America 250 TASK FORCE” heading suggest creating a state-level body to plan, coordinate, and oversee commemorative activities, programs, or events in Iowa.
  • The bill also includes definitions that may support rules for naming, branding, memorabilia, and related activities or materials associated with the commemoration.

Key provisions and changes (based on available text)

  • Definitions that frame categories of items likely eligible for consideration, purchases, or coordination in the commemorative effort:
    • “Clothing” is defined to include clothing itself and the fabrics/materials that become part of clothing, focusing on items used in attire.
    • “Clothing accessories or equipment” includes incidental items worn on the person or with clothing, such as:
    • Briefcases, cosmetics, hair notions (barrettes, hair bows, hair nets), handbags, handkerchiefs, jewelry, sunglasses (nonprescription), umbrellas, wallets, watches, wigs, and hairpieces.
    • “Protective equipment” covers items worn for safety or protection against injury or disease, including:
    • Breathing masks, clean room apparel, ear/hearing protectors, face shields, hard hats/helmets, respirators, protective gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety belts/tool belts, welders’ gloves/masks.
    • “Sport or recreational equipment” includes items designed for athletic or recreational activities that are not generally suitable for everyday use, such as:
    • Shoes (ballet/tap, cleated/spiked athletic shoes), gloves (various sports), goggles, protective guards (hand, elbow), life preservers/vests, mouth guards, roller/ice skates, shin/shoulder pads, ski boots, waders, wetsuits, fins.
  • The definitions imply a broad framework for categorizing items related to attire, safety gear, and recreational equipment that could be relevant to the commemoration (e.g., exhibits, educational materials, or event gear).
  • The bill text provided ends with a Sec. 3 labeled “AMERICA 250 TASK FORCE” and a reference to the Iowa Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) document number, indicating the bill will establish or designate a task force to oversee the commemorative efforts. However, specific powers, duties, membership, funding, reporting requirements, and timelines are not included in the excerpt.

Who/what would be affected

  • State government and state agencies responsible for cultural, historical, and commemorative programs.
  • A designated America 250 Task Force likely comprised of appointees or agency representatives to coordinate events, curricula, funding allocations, and public outreach.
  • Public and private entities involved in state-sponsored commemorative activities, including museums, schools, cultural organizations, vendors, and vendors supplying relevant clothing, protective equipment, or sport/recreation gear for exhibits or events.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The action history shows:
    • HF 2762 was introduced on 2026-04-13 and placed on the Ways and Means calendar (H.J. 04/13). This indicates a formal assignment to the committee with potential for fiscal considerations, budgetary provisions, or funding for the task force and activities.
  • Specific dates for task force formation, deadlines for reports, funding authorization, or performance milestones are not included in the provided text.

Practical impact and considerations

  • If enacted, HF 2762 would likely establish a structured initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary in Iowa, possibly including:
    • Creation or designation of a state task force, its composition, duties, and funding.
    • Development of programs, events, educational materials, and commemorative exhibits.
    • Potential procurement or coordination around clothing, accessories, equipment, and sporting gear as part of exhibits or events (as suggested by the defined terms), though the exact use of these definitions is not fully clear from the excerpt.
  • Stakeholders to watch: Iowa state agencies (e.g., cultural affairs, education), historical organizations, schools, museums, and vendors participating in commemorative activities.

If you can provide additional sections of the bill (sections detailing the Task Force’s structure, funding, deadlines, and authorities), I can refine this summary to include precise provisions, budget figures, appointment processes, and reporting requirements.

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

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