HF 35: Relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes

What it does

F. This bill relates to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. For purposes of Code chapter 461C, 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 the portions of a privately owned railroad right-of-way or crossing incorporated into or used as part of a path or trail used for recreational purposes.

Senate subcommittee · named March 11, 2024

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Northern Railway Company; Personal Interest-Larry Murphy

Against: BNSF Railway Co.

In plain words

1. January 12, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. January 17, 2023House subcommittee named: Wulf, Bergan and Gjerde
3. January 24, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 25, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 1, 2023Passed the House, 99–0
6. February 7, 2023Sent to the Senate Natural Resources and Environment committee
7. February 9, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Evans and Knox
8. March 11, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Celsi and Evans
9. March 12, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
10. April 11, 2024Passed the Senate, 45–0
11. April 17, 2024Passed the House, 95–0
12. April 23, 2024Sent to the Governor
13. May 1, 2024Signed into law