HF 2117: Relating to groundwater monitoring in the state, including the establishment of a pilot program, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to groundwater monitoring in the state and establishes a pilot program. The bill includes legislative findings recognizing the importance of Iowa’s groundwater resources for drinking water, agriculture, and economic activity. The bill states there are an insufficient number of wells currently monitored by the Iowa geological survey (survey), and that retrofitting existing wells owned by businesses or other private entities with modern monitoring equipment is a cost-effective method to expand the groundwater monitoring network, improve data for water resource management, and protect public health.

House subcommittee · named February 16, 2026

• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Cindy Golding (R) · cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 10 for, 0 against

For: BlueGreen Alliance; Climate Land Leaders; Conservation Districts of Iowa; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Siouxland Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. January 21, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 16, 2026House subcommittee named: Gearhart, Golding and Levin
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2026Committee vote: 20–1
6. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2687