88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Thursday, November 12, 2026
HF 488: Providing for a study regarding the feasibility of soilless farming using aquaponic integrated production systems in rural and urban communities
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
This bill requires Iowa state university of science and technology (ISU) in cooperation with the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS) to study the feasibility of using aquaponic integrated production systems in rural and urban communities. ISU and DALS must prepare and submit a report including findings and recommendations to the governor and general assembly by January 10, 2020. Aquaponics combines hydroponic production of plants and aquaculture production of fish into an integrated agriculture system.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- February 21, 2019Filed 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 Thursday, November 12, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/88/HF488