This bill amends Section 384.12 of the Iowa Code to allow cities to levy a tax specifically for the support of public libraries, not to exceed twenty-seven cents per thousand dollars of assessed value. The new subsection outlines the process for implementing this tax, which includes a requirement for a valid petition and a subsequent referendum during the next regular city election. If a majority of voters approve the tax, it will be imposed, and it can also be eliminated through the same petition and election process.

The legislation effectively reinstates a tax levy for public libraries that was eliminated by a previous bill, HF 718, which had removed several taxes cities could levy with voter approval. The current bill ensures that the tax for library support is subject to the same voter approval and notice requirements that were in place before HF 718, thereby providing a mechanism for cities to fund their libraries through local taxation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 384.12