Relating to noncompliance with rules adopted by a county sanitarian regarding septic tank pumping

Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee

Topics:Environment & natural resources Cities & counties

Same legislation: HSB 222, SSB 1274, SF 616

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2021
Done: House committeeMarch 1, 2021
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 23, 202183–13
Done: Senate committeeApril 21, 2021
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 28, 202228–17
Done: To the GovernorApril 21, 2022
Done: Signed into lawApril 21, 2022

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What’s in it

AI summary Counties will no longer be allowed to charge residents fines or fees if they fail to follow local rules about pumping out their septic tanks. This change affects people living in areas where the county sanitarian sets maintenance schedules for septic systems.¹

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This bill prohibits a county from requiring the payment of a penalty, fine, or fee due to a resident’s noncompliance with rules adopted by the county sanitarian regarding periodic septic tank pumping as part of routine maintenance.

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Senate subcommittee

Named April 19, 2021. On April 20, 2021 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§331.301

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Lobbying

1 for · 5 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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HSB 222Renumbered SSB 1274Renumbered

89th General Assembly

HF 728Became lawfrom HSB 222 SF 616Cleared committeefrom SSB 1274

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