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HF 2167Died when the session ended · January 27, 2026

Providing for a buffer strip program and fund, and making appropriations

Sponsored by Rep. Jason Gearhart (R), Rep. Travis M. Sitzmann (R)

Topics:AgricultureState budgetEnvironment & natural resources

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

GENERAL.1), which establishes a number of programs to assess and reduce sources of contaminants in surface water sources. BILL’S PROVISIONS —— BUFFER STRIP PROGRAM. The bill establishes a buffer strip program (program) administered by the division of soil conservation and water quality of the department of agriculture and land stewardship (division). The bill authorizes the division to enter into agreements with participating landowners on a cost-share basis in which land is enrolled for purposes of establishing buffer strips adjacent to waterways according to criteria established by the division.

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The department is required to design a sign for display by landowners participating in the program. The program is financed on a cost-share basis with landowners, which may include compensation for moneys forgone by landowners when agreeing to enroll the land. BILL’S PROVISIONS —— FUNDING. The bill creates a buffer strip program fund (fund) under the division’s management and control to finance the program. The bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the fund each fiscal year.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, February 4 · 4:15 PM · House Lounge 2.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§466B.31§466B.32§466B.33§466B.34§466B.35

Amends§466B.43

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Lobbying

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