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Relating to strict liability for a person in control of hazardous substances
Sponsored by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 24, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 22, 202546–0
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- 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
Current law imposes strict liability on a person having control over a hazardous substance for certain costs. This bill imposes strict liability on a person having control over a hazardous substance for the reasonable oversight and monitoring costs expended by the state or political subdivision related to hazardous conditions created by that person.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-3120; see Amendments. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named January 27, 2025 (as SSB 1041). On January 29, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§455B.392
Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works
Lobbying
4 for · 3 against · 20 undecided · Who →
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