HSB 713: Relating to the use and withdrawal of Iowa’s surface and groundwater resources, including permitting requirements

What it does

This bill relates to the use and withdrawal of Iowa’s surface and groundwater resources, including permitting requirements. _____ utilization, consistent with the public interest. The bill strikes the definition of “waste” for purposes of Code chapter 455B, subchapter III, part 4. The bill enhances the readability of the declaration of policy and planning requirements, by removing certain planning language, time-limited requirements, and declarations. Under current law, the department of natural resources (department) is required to submit a progress report and proposed implementation schedule of the floodplain mapping plan every two years to the general assembly, and is authorized to modify the floodplain mapping plan as needed.

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

• Rep. Cindy Golding (R) · cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC

Against: ADM; FAMM; Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRF)

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Golding, Barker and Levin
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 16–4
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2642