HF 2213: Relating to interests in minerals owned by counties and cities

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Corn Growers Association; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Soybean Association

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Harris, Baeth and Barker
3. February 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 18–2
6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2531
7. March 2, 2026Withdrawn