May 31, 2024

You Need to Know

• June 4 is a primary election date. Know where and when to vote on the Secretary of State’s website.

• New Laws of Interest will be published soon and a webinar to present the materials will be hosted June 18. Read more below.

News and Updates

New Laws of Interest Webinar

• Following the adjournment of the 2024 legislative session and the signing of all bills, the League will be hosting a webinar about the newly signed laws which cities should know about.

• In addition to this webinar, you can find the “New Laws of Interest to Cities” publication in the July Cityscape and on the League’s website once it is finished.

• This webinar will take place Tuesday June 18 from 12 -1 p.m. Registration required.

• Read more about SF 2442, which passed in 2024, and HF 718, which passed in 2023, on the League’s website.

  
  

Legislative Issue Survey

• As the League develops the 2025 policy agenda this summer, we would like to know your input. We have developed this survey and would ask all city officials to fill it out. 

• Additionally, if you have questions or comments that don’t fit into the survey, please feel free to email LegislativeStaff@IowaLeague.org at any time.

Iowa League of Cities Charity Golf Tournament

• Join the Iowa League of Cities on Friday, June 14 in support of the Tim Shields Endowment at the Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. 

• The Tim Shields Endowment provides education and leadership development resources for local and appointed officials in Iowa. Learn more here.

Small City Workshops

• The 2024 Small City Workshops will focus on the interplay of Library Boards and city staff.

• Multiple virtual options are available and registration is required. 

• Learn more about this year’s Small City Workshops, including how to register, on the League’s webpage.

Get to Know your Legislator

• While new laws are not being passed outside of the legislative session, ideas are being considered and formulated year round. Get to know your legislator in the interim while they have fewer demands of their time. 

• Building a relationship with your legislator outside of session can help you impact legislation come January. It’s never too late, or too early to get to know state lawmakers.

Resources

• The Iowa Legislature passed SF 2442, a property tax omnibus bill that has several implications for Iowa cities, from changes to the Combined General Fund Levy calculation to public notice rules. The League has prepared an overview of these changes to provide clarity on this bill.

You can view all editions of Legislative Link at iowaleague.org/resource/legislative-link.

Like our membership, the Iowa League of Cities is a non-partisan, service-oriented organization that does not participate in elections, make campaign contributions, or have a political action committee (PAC).