SF 399: Relating to the registration and regulation of spray pads, swimming pools, and spas owned or operated by local or state government, commercial interests, or certain private entities, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill exempts a housing cooperative from the requirements of Code chapter 135I (swimming pools and spas) if the housing cooperative represents or fewer dwelling units; the cooperative’s bylaws apply to a rental agreement relative to any of the dwelling units; the cooperative’s bylaws include an exemption from Code chapter 135I requirements; the cooperative’s bylaws provide for inspection of the swimming pool or spa by an entity other than the department of health and human services or local board of health; and the cooperative’s bylaws assume any liability associated with operation of the swimming pool or spa.

House subcommittee · named March 16, 2023

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Ewing Land Development & Services, LLC

In plain words

1. February 23, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 23, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 15, 2023Passed the Senate, 48–0
4. March 15, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 16, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Gjerde and Wulf
6. March 22, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 30, 2023Approved by the House committee
8. April 12, 2023Passed the House, 98–1
9. May 3, 2023Sent to the Governor
10. May 3, 2023Signed into law