SF 516: Relating to the management of open space properties and recreational trails

What it does

This bill relates to the management of open space properties and recreational trails. Current law establishes programs to acquire and protect open space properties and acquire and develop recreational trails with specified acquisition targets for each program. The bill repeals those programs and the respective statements of purpose. Current law requires the department of natural resources (DNR) to develop a long-term plan for the acquisition and protection of significant open space lands throughout the state.

House subcommittee · named March 23, 2023

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 12 against

For: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Corn Growers Association; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Against: Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Iowa Rivers Revival; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa Wildlife Federation; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever; State Police Officers Council; The Nature Conservancy

In plain words

1. March 6, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. March 6, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 14, 2023Passed the Senate, 33–14
4. March 15, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 15, 2023House subcommittee named: Fisher, Baeth and Hayes
6. March 20, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 23, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Baeth and Wulf
8. March 29, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it