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Relating to interests in minerals owned by counties and cities
Sponsored by Rep. Austin Harris (R)
Topics:Environment & natural resourcesCities & counties
Same legislation: HF 2531
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2531
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2531 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2531 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Cities and counties must give up any ownership they have in minerals located under land they control. These mineral rights will instead be transferred to the people who own the surface of that land. Local governments have five years to finish these transfers.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires a county or city to divest any interest in minerals that the county or city owns or controls. The county or city shall convey any interest in minerals it owns or controls to the surface owner of the land to which the interest in minerals pertains. Counties and cities shall complete all conveyances required under the bill no later than five years after the effective date of the bill.
Changed since by amendments S-5133, H-8033; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 3, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended passage.
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
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 10, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
3 for · 0 against · 11 undecided · Who →
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