SF 2349: Relating to drainage districts and levees, including district parcel records

What it does

Under Code chapter 468 (levee and drainage districts and improvement), the board of supervisors has the authority to establish a drainage district or to locate and establish a levee. Upon establishment of a district, the drainage district is deemed to acquire a permanent easement for all necessary rights-of-way for ditches, tile lines, settling basins, and related improvements, unless acquired in fee simple. The easement dimensions are reflected in the required surveys and reports. Filing of the survey and related documents with the county auditor constitutes constructive notice of the district’s rights.

Senate subcommittee · named February 17, 2026

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Drainage District Association; Iowa Land Title Association; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. February 16, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 17, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Dotzler and Rozenboom
3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 23, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2418