Relating to interests in minerals owned by counties and cities

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202690–2
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 24, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202645–1
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill requires a county or city to divest any interest in minerals that the county or city owns or controls. The county or city shall convey any interest in minerals it owns or controls to the surface owner of the land to which the interest in minerals pertains. Counties and cities shall complete all conveyances required under the bill no later than five years after the effective date of the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5133, H-8033; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Austin Harris REmail
• Rep. Austin Baeth DEmail
• Rep. Brett Barker REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§331.310§364.26

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