Relating to county regulation of certain agricultural experiences

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Topics:Agriculture Cities & counties

Same legislation: HSB 650, SSB 3183, SF 2358

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 20, 2020
Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
Done: House committeeFebruary 27, 2020
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 27, 202085–11
Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202045–3
Now: To the Governor
Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Counties will no longer be able to require special permits or extra permissions for agricultural experiences held on farms. These experiences include activities meant to teach or show the public about farming and agricultural products. This change applies to properties that are already used mainly for producing crops or raising animals.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the ability of counties to regulate certain properties. The bill defines “agricultural experience”, which includes any agriculture-related activity on a farm with the purpose of promoting or educating the public about agriculture, agricultural practices, agricultural activities, or agricultural products. In order to assist in the promotion of agricultural experiences, the bill prohibits a county from requiring a conditional use permit, special use permit, special exception, or a variance for agricultural experiences on property of which the primary use is agricultural production.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§335.26

How the Code works³

Lobbying

1 for · 7 against · 14 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 650Cleared committee SSB 3183Renumbered

88th General Assembly

HF 2477Became lawHouse companion SF 2358Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3183