Bills › 91st General Assembly

Providing for the regulation of mining

Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee

Topics:Environment & natural resources

Same legislation: HSB 731, HF 2765

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2765
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2765 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2765 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa lawmakers want to create new rules for how mining companies operate in the state. This plan aims to put specific regulations in place for the mining industry.1

Read the official explanation

This bill states that it is the intention of the general assembly to enact legislation regulating mining in this state.

Changed since by amendment S-5250; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named March 31, 2026. On April 7, 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 16, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 11 undecided · Who →

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