88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
SF 398: Relating to the possession of glass beverage containers on inland waters of the state, and making penalties applicable
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 prohibits a person from possessing a glass beverage container while recreating on or near inland waters of the state. The bill requires the department of natural resources to determine how far the prohibition extends on public lands adjacent to inland waters of the state. The bill does not prohibit the possession of a glass beverage container in a camping area designated by the natural resource commission. A person who violates the bill is guilty of a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of at least $65 but not more than $625 and up to days imprisonment.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 27, 2019
- Sen. Jerry Behn (R)
- Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
- Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club
In plain words
- February 27, 2019Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
- February 27, 2019Senate subcommittee named: Behn, Celsi and Cournoyer
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/SF398