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HSB 56
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2021
- Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202148–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 10, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawMay 10, 2021
HF 523 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 523, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 523 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa counties can now spend money on flood protection projects, like building levees or improving waterways, without needing a public vote first. This change allows county supervisors to take out loans or issue bonds for these specific projects to protect property from high water. These improvements also include beautifying the areas around flood control sites and fixing nearby streets.1
Read the official explanation
This bill amends the definition of essential county purpose to include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of all waterways, and real and personal property, useful for the protection or reclamation of property from floods or high waters, and for the protection of property from the effects of flood waters, including the deepening, widening, alteration, change, diversion, or other improvement of watercourses, the construction of levees, embankments, structures, impounding reservoirs, pumping stations or conduits, and the establishment, improvement, and widening of streets, avenues, boulevards, and alleys across and adjacent to the project, as well as the development and beautification of the banks and other areas adjacent to flood control improvements. _____ purpose without approval by voters at an election, while the issuance of general obligation bonds to carry out a general county purpose generally requires approval by voters at election.
House subcommittee
Named January 27, 2021. Meeting: Monday, February 1 · 1:00 PM · RM 15.
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