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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1198: SSB 1198

Became SF 516 · Its progress continues under the new number.

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.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 27, 2023

  • Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 14 against

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

Against: Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards; Iowa Bowhunters Association; 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; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever; and 2 more

In plain words

  1. February 27, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
  2. February 27, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Knox and Shipley
  3. March 1, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. March 6, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 516

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SSB1198