88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
HF 2111: Providing for the powers of commissioners of soil and water conservation districts
Died when the session ended · The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
GENERAL.7).4). POWERS. The bill amends provisions authorizing commissioners to exercise a number of powers, subject to certain limitations, including to conduct (1) surveys, investigations, research activities, and (2) demonstration projects. The bill provides that the commissioners must also act to conserve or enhance soil health and water resources, and reduce the effects of flooding. The bill provides that when conducting research activities or demonstration projects, the commissioners must consult rather than cooperate with Iowa state university (ISU); either with the Iowa agricultural experiment station or the Iowa agricultural extension service.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against
For: Citizens For A Healthy Iowa; Des Moines Water Works; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conference of United Methodist Church; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Raccoon River Watershed Association
In plain words
- January 23, 2020Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/88/HF2111