HF 2103: Relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes

What it does

This bill relates to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. The bill defines “bicycle” to mean a device having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider that is propelled by human power or a low-speed electric bicycle regardless of the number of wheels. The bill amends the definition of “land” to include privately owned railroad rights-of-way or crossings and to include land located in a municipality in connection with or while being used for a recreational purpose.

House subcommittee · named February 8, 2022

• Rep. Steven P. Bradley (R) · steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Thomas D. Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Kenan Judge (D) · kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Northern Railway Company; Personal Interest-Larry Murphy

Against: BNSF Railway Co.; Iowa Association for Justice

In plain words

1. January 26, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 8, 2022House subcommittee named: Bradley, Gerhold and Judge
3. February 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 14, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. February 14, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2415
6. March 2, 2022Withdrawn