HF 69: Relating to the management of soil and water resources, by providing for certain practices and projects, including projects described in the Iowa nutrient reduction strategy

What it does

1), which regulates soil erosion and authorizes the payment of cost-share incentives for soil and water conservation practices administered by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (department) and soil and water conservation districts (districts) throughout the state; Code chapter 161C, authorizing districts and other political subdivisions to work in conjunction in carrying out districtwide and multiple district water protection projects; Code chapter 161E, authorizing counties and districts, political subdivisions, and other local agencies to provide for flood control or soil erosion control; and Code chapter 161F, authorizing the board of supervisors of a county to establish soil conservation and flood control districts.

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2023

• Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Charles Isenhart (D)

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Center for Rural Affairs; Conservation Districts of Iowa; Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Farmers Union

In plain words

1. January 20, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. January 23, 2023House subcommittee named: Mommsen, Harris and Isenhart
3. January 30, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 9, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 13, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 282
6. February 22, 2023Withdrawn