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

Where it is now

1. ✓
   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
6. ✕
   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?

Lobbyist declarations

• American Planning Association Iowa ChapterAgainst
• Dubuque Area Land and Water LegacyAgainst
• Iowa Chapter of Sierra ClubAgainst
• Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)Against
• League of Women Voters of IowaAgainst
• Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI)Against
• VALOR IowaFor
• City of Cedar RapidsUndecided
• City of DavenportUndecided
• City of Des MoinesUndecided
• City of MarionUndecided
• City of WaukeeUndecided
• Hubbell Realty CompanyUndecided
• Iowa Association of Building OfficialsUndecided
• Iowa Association of RealtorsUndecided
• Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)Undecided
• Iowa Economic Development AuthorityUndecided
• Iowa Housing PartnershipUndecided
• Iowa Housing Trust Funds Advocates NetworkUndecided
• Iowa League of CitiesUndecided
• Iowa State Association of CountiesUndecided
• League of Women Voters of IowaUndecided
• NextEra EnergyUndecided
• Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI)Undecided
• Urban County CoalitionUndecided

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