SF 2418: Relating to drainage districts and levees, including district parcel records, and including effective date provisions

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.

House subcommittee · named March 12, 2026

• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ken Croken (D) · ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@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 23, 2026Filed in the Senate
2. February 23, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 10, 2026Passed the Senate, 45–0
4. March 12, 2026Arrived in the House
5. March 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Wengryn, Croken and Williams
6. March 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
8. March 19, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
9. March 24, 2026Passed the House, 95–0
10. April 9, 2026Sent to the Governor
11. April 9, 2026Signed into law