Eliminating the Iowa smart planning principles and other local comprehensive planning and development guidelines

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202672–25
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 24, 2026
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   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 1

0 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5134Strike everything · filed March 24, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and changes the "smart planning" principles from focusing on sustainability and community character to focusing on economic growth, property rights, and public safety. It also updates requirements for local comprehensive plans to prioritize expanding housing supply, growing business opportunities, and reducing tax burdens. Its wording →
  Never voted on