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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 25, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 6, 2024
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2388
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2388 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2388 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Local governments cannot pass rules that limit what materials people use for the outside of their homes if those rules are stricter than state building codes. This restriction does not apply to homes located in historic districts, landmarks, or certain neighborhood communities.1

Read the official explanation

This bill prohibits a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or otherwise administering an ordinance, motion, resolution, or building code that prohibits or limits the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for residential buildings in a manner that is more restrictive than the state building code. The bill does not prohibit a county or city from regulating the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for a residential building that is located in an area designated and declared as a state or local historic district, designated as a local, state, or national historic landmark, or in a common interest community.

Changed since by amendment S-5052; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named January 25, 2024. On January 31, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§331.301§414.1

How the Code works3

Lobbying

19 for · 13 against · 19 undecided · Who →

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