This bill amends Section 359.43 of the Iowa Code to increase the maximum tax levy that certain townships can impose for fire protection and emergency medical services. Specifically, it raises the limit for townships without a fire protection or emergency medical service agreement with a special charter city, and with a population below 300,000, from 40.5 cents to 91 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing tax levy limits for townships with service agreements with special charter cities, allowing them to levy up to 54 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, and for townships in counties with populations of 300,000 or more, which can levy up to 67.5 cents per $1,000. The changes aim to enhance funding for essential fire and emergency medical services in smaller townships, ensuring they can adequately support their communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 359.43