A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.

Iowa Senate Study Bill 1133 (SSB1133) proposed several changes to the Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board. The bill aimed to rename the board to the Iowa Sheep Promotion Board, eliminate the assessment (fee) on wool, adjust the assessment rate on sheep, and establish guidelines for collecting and using the funds from these assessments. This bill was later replaced by House File 800 (HF800).

While specific media coverage on SSB1133 is limited, the bill's provisions were likely viewed positively by sheep producers, as eliminating the wool assessment and adjusting sheep assessment rates could reduce financial burdens and streamline funding processes for industry promotion.

There is no specific negative media coverage available for SSB1133. However, potential concerns might include reduced funding for wool-related promotional activities due to the elimination of the wool assessment, which could impact sectors of the industry focused on wool production.