Relating to county requirements for land surveyors

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Code chapter 542B regulates the licensure of land surveyors by the engineering and land surveying examining board. This bill prohibits a county from imposing on a land surveyor to survey land in the county any requirements in addition to those required for licensure, including any bonds, additional fees, or additional permits.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 16, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Dennis Guth REmail
• Sen. Catelin Drey DEmail
• Sen. Jesse Green REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§355.15

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works