HF 2158: Relating to statewide resilience planning, including the development, implementation, and periodic updating of an Iowa state resilience plan

What it does

This bill relates to statewide resilience planning, including the development, implementation, and periodic updating of an Iowa state resilience plan. The bill defines “critical assets” to include transportation assets and evacuation routes; critical infrastructure; critical community and emergency facilities; and natural, cultural, and historical resources. The bill defines “regionally significant assets” as critical assets that support communities across multiple geopolitical jurisdictions. The bill requires the department of natural resources (department) to develop and adopt an Iowa state resilience plan in coordination with certain state agencies and any other stakeholders deemed relevant by the director of the department by December 31, 2027.

House subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: AARP Iowa; American Flood Coalition Action; BlueGreen Alliance; Center for Rural Affairs; Dubuque Area Land and Water Legacy; Environmental Law and Policy Center; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Iowa State Association of Counties; and 2 more

In plain words

1. January 26, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. January 28, 2026House subcommittee named: Wills, J., Gearhart and Kurth
3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 22–1
6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2511
7. March 2, 2026Withdrawn