Senate File 2465 amends various sections of the Iowa Code to enhance agricultural practices, support local economies, and ensure food safety and quality. Key provisions include a significant reduction in funding for the renewable fuel infrastructure program from a maximum of $1.75 million to $150,000 for administrative support. The bill introduces a new paragraph allowing the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to promote Iowa commodities and products, along with the establishment of the "Choose Iowa" school and food bank purchasing programs to reimburse schools and food banks for sourcing local agricultural products. Additionally, it creates a butchery innovation and revitalization program to support small-scale meat processing businesses and updates confidentiality regulations regarding animal infectious diseases.

The bill also revises regulations concerning commercial weighing and measuring devices, specifying that the department will oversee these regulations instead of the secretary of agriculture. It updates definitions related to these devices and mandates inspections based on complaints. Financial reporting requirements for grain dealers and warehouse operators are also amended, requiring unqualified audit opinions from certified public accountants, with specific conditions for accepting qualified opinions. Furthermore, the bill expands definitions related to agricultural practices, introduces a sales tax exemption for honeybees, and outlines provisions for loan repayment recipients in veterinary shortage areas. The effective dates for various sections are specified, with some provisions taking immediate effect upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159A.16, 187.201, 187.301, 187.303, 190A.2, 190A.3, 190A.5, 190A.6, 187.331, 15E.370, 163.1, 22.7, 213.1, 215.1, 214.3, 215.1A, 215.14, 215.19, 215.23, 452A.40, 213.3, 203.3, 203.8, 203.12, 203.12A, 203C.6, 203C.12A, 203C.14, 203D.3A, 203D.6, 203D.6A, 321E.29B, 321E.8, 673A.3, 335.2, 335.28
Reprinted: 159A.16, 187.201, 187.301, 187.303, 190A.2, 190A.3, 190A.5, 190A.6, 187.331, 15E.370, 163.1, 22.7, 213.1, 215.1, 214.3, 215.1A, 215.14, 215.19, 215.23, 452A.40, 213.3, 203.15, 203.8, 203.12, 203.12A, 203.3, 203C.6, 203D.3A, 203D.6, 203D.6A, 321.457, 673A.3, 335.2, 335.28, 256.226, 422.7
Enrolled: 159A.16, 187.201, 187.301, 187.303, 190A.2, 190A.3, 190A.5, 190A.6, 187.331, 15E.370, 163.1, 22.7, 213.1, 215.1, 214.3, 215.1A, 215.14, 215.19, 215.23, 452A.40, 213.3, 203.15, 203.8, 203.12, 203.12A, 203.3, 203C.6, 203D.3A, 203D.6, 203D.6A, 321.457, 673A.3, 335.2, 335.28, 256.226, 422.7