Iowa Rural Water Association
Registered on 174 bills since the 88th General Assembly.
36
supported · 15 became law (42%)31
opposed · 1 became law anyway (3%)105
undecided2
lobbyistsWhat it paid lobbyists
- July 2025 – June 2026$48,821Shine Strategies $48,821 · Emily Piper · Logan Shine · filed July 18, 2026
- July 2024 – June 2025$46,746Shine Strategies $46,746 · Emily Piper · Logan Shine · filed July 7, 2025
- July 2023 – June 2024$45,304Emily Piper $45,304 · filed June 28, 2024
- July 2022 – June 2023$51,250Emily Piper $51,250 · filed July 6, 2023
- July 2021 – June 2022$45,000Emily Piper $45,000 · filed July 5, 2022
- July 2020 – June 2021$37,000Emily Piper $37,000 · filed July 12, 2021
- July 2019 – June 2020$37,000Emily Piper $37,000 · filed July 10, 2020
- July 2018 – June 2019$36,120Emily Piper $36,120 · filed July 16, 2019
From client reports filed with the Legislature each July. Every organization →
Bills, newest first
- HF 2592 Relating to the investment of public funds, and making penalties applicableAgainst91st GA · declared April 14, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2286 Relating to the investment of public funds, and making penalties applicableAgainst91st GA · declared April 14, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2667 Relating to project design standards and specifications, including by providing for a statewide urba…Withdrawn91st GA · declared March 4, 2026 · Vetoed by Governor
- SF 2394 Relating to a statewide urban design and specifications board, including assessment of costs for loc…Withdrawn91st GA · declared March 4, 2026 · Withdrawn
- SF 2438 Relating to city utilities including landlord notification, and including effective date provisionsUndecided91st GA · declared February 25, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2690 Relating to water and energy use for data centers, including reporting and tariff requirements, and …Undecided91st GA · declared February 25, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2608 Relating to qualifications for certain rights and privileges prescribed by the state, including stat…Undecided91st GA · declared February 25, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2530 Requiring the department of natural resources to identify specific animal sources of pollutants to a…Undecided91st GA · declared February 20, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2365 Relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirementsUndecided91st GA · declared February 20, 2026 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2400 Relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and harassment against public utility…For91st GA · declared February 20, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2642 Relating to the use of water, including beneficial use in the context of water allocation and the di…Undecided91st GA · declared February 20, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2588 Establishing a water and wastewater operator apprenticeship and work release pilot program for inmat…Undecided91st GA · declared February 18, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2308 Relating to certain charges for utility serviceUndecided91st GA · declared February 17, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2238 Relating to public records, including the duties of lawful custodiansUndecided91st GA · declared February 16, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2388 Relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government emplo…Undecided91st GA · declared February 16, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2638
- SSB 3128 Relating to city utilities including tenant notificationUndecided91st GA · declared February 11, 2026 · Renumbered as SF 2438
- HSB 713 Relating to the use and withdrawal of Iowa’s surface and groundwater resources, including permitting…Undecided91st GA · declared February 11, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2642
- HF 723 Requiring a water treatment plant to conduct a test of sewage sludge to detect the presence of a per…Undecided91st GA · declared February 6, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2193 Requiring a water treatment plant to conduct a test of sewage sludge to detect the presence of a per…Undecided91st GA · declared February 6, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 685 Relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and harassment against public utility…For91st GA · declared February 5, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 578 Relating to record access by members of certain special districts and associations providing utility…Against91st GA · declared February 4, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2129 Establishing a water and wastewater operator apprenticeship and work release pilot program for inmat…Undecided91st GA · declared February 3, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2588
- HF 2167 Providing for a buffer strip program and fund, and making appropriationsFor91st GA · declared February 3, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3060 Relating to the acquisition of water, sanitary sewer, and storm water utilities, including required …For91st GA · declared January 30, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2189 Relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirementsUndecided91st GA · declared January 28, 2026 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2042 Requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of …Undecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2032 Establishing procedures for system enhancement of infrastructure, including for development of ratem…Undecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2001 Relating to water efficiency of data centers, including requirements for water-efficient cooling tec…Undecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 582 Relating to public records requestsUndecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2330
- HSB 578 Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental bodyUndecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 580 Relating to the filing of complaints with the Iowa public information boardUndecided91st GA · declared January 23, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2294
- HF 1043 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…Undecided91st GA · declared May 12, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 338 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…Undecided91st GA · declared May 5, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SF 646 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…Undecided91st GA · declared May 5, 2025 · Signed by Governor
- HF 1033 Making a rural water district a designated exempt entity for purposes of the sales and use taxFor91st GA · declared April 24, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 987 Providing for the processing of organic material into renewable fuel and digestate, providing fees, …Undecided91st GA · declared April 9, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 989 Relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems…Undecided91st GA · declared April 9, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1218 Relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinv…Undecided91st GA · declared April 9, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1220 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…Undecided91st GA · declared April 9, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 322 Providing for the processing of organic material into renewable fuel and digestate, providing fees, …Undecided91st GA · declared March 27, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 987
- HSB 323 Relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems…Undecided91st GA · declared March 26, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 989
- SF 601 Relating to timelines for online information availability concerning the discontinuance of city util…Undecided91st GA · declared March 10, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 876 Providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosures and including effectiv…For91st GA · declared March 7, 2025 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1166 Relating to applications for permits to construct electric transmission lines, pipelines and undergr…Undecided91st GA · declared March 5, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 425 Providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosuresFor91st GA · declared February 26, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 226 Making a rural water district a designated exempt entity for purposes of the sales and use taxFor91st GA · declared February 20, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 1033
- HSB 204 Relating to approval requirements for city utilitiesAgainst91st GA · declared February 20, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1115 Relating to approval requirements for city utilitiesAgainst91st GA · declared February 20, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 601
- HF 442 Providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosuresFor91st GA · declared February 18, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1117 Relating to sewer service by establishing a maximum rate increase charged by governmental entitiesAgainst91st GA · declared February 14, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 169 Relating to record access by members of cooperative associations providing utility serviceUndecided91st GA · declared February 13, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 578
- HF 329 Relating to the distribution of water exempt from taxation and the use of tax exemption certificates…Against91st GA · declared February 12, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 200 Relating to the distribution of water exempt from taxation and the use of tax exemption certificates…Against91st GA · declared February 5, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1063 Providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosuresFor91st GA · declared January 29, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1011 Relating to the provision of water service for manufactured home communitiesAgainst91st GA · declared January 14, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2691 Relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinv…Undecided90th GA · declared April 13, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 3196 SSB 3196Undecided90th GA · declared April 1, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2581 Relating to required timing for notices regarding underground facility excavations and enforcement o…Against90th GA · declared March 8, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 3130 SSB 3130Against90th GA · declared February 1, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 558 HSB 558For90th GA · declared January 16, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 571 Providing for the transportation of biogas using a gathering line system constructed within a second…Undecided90th GA · declared January 14, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3003 SSB 3003For90th GA · declared January 12, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 538 HSB 538For90th GA · declared January 10, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 558 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…Undecided90th GA · declared April 25, 2023 · Signed by Governor
- SF 571 Providing for the transportation of biogas using a gathering line system constructed within a second…Undecided90th GA · declared April 21, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HF 704 Providing for the transportation of biogas using a gathering line system constructed within a second…Undecided90th GA · declared April 11, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 238 HSB 238Undecided90th GA · declared April 3, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 704
- SSB 1216 SSB 1216Undecided90th GA · declared April 3, 2023 · Renumbered as SF 571
- HF 505 Relating to meter installation or replacement by a utilityAgainst90th GA · declared March 30, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SF 550 Relating to state and local revenue and finances by modifying sales and use taxes, the charitable co…Undecided90th GA · declared March 14, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SF 530 Relating to the sale of water to recipients outside the state, and making penalties applicableUndecided90th GA · declared March 6, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1095 SSB 1095Undecided90th GA · declared March 1, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1199 SSB 1199For90th GA · declared February 28, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SF 402 Establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science an…For90th GA · declared February 23, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SF 382 Relating to the sale of water to recipients outside the state, and making penalties applicableUndecided90th GA · declared February 22, 2023 · Renumbered as SF 530
- HSB 154 HSB 154Undecided90th GA · declared February 21, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1160 SSB 1160For90th GA · declared February 16, 2023 · Renumbered as SF 402
- HSB 157 HSB 157Undecided90th GA · declared February 15, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 571
- SF 203 Relating to ransomware and providing penaltiesFor90th GA · declared February 6, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 139 Establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science an…For90th GA · declared January 26, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 698
- HF 69 Relating to the management of soil and water resources, by providing for certain practices and proje…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 282
- HSB 15 HSB 15Undecided90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 13 HSB 13Undecided90th GA · declared January 18, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2473 Relating to landlords and tenants, including rental property utilities, the definition of rent, and …Against89th GA · declared March 23, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2308 Relating to utility service cost disclosures in connection with certain rental properties, providing…Against89th GA · declared February 25, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2520 Exempting from the state sales and use tax the purchase price of specified digital products, prewrit…For89th GA · declared February 25, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2224 Relating to utility service cost disclosures in connection with certain rental properties, providing…Against89th GA · declared February 16, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2308
- HSB 694 HSB 694Against89th GA · declared February 16, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3113 SSB 3113Undecided89th GA · declared February 9, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2227 Relating to landlords and tenants, including rental property utilities, the definition of rent, and …Against89th GA · declared February 8, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2473
- HSB 615 HSB 615For89th GA · declared February 3, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2520
- HF 2035 Relating to public utility access to public road rights-of-wayUndecided89th GA · declared January 27, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2296
- SSB 3057 SSB 3057Undecided89th GA · declared January 27, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2189
- SF 2133 Relating to traffic violations involving the approach of certain stationary vehicles, including by p…For89th GA · declared January 27, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2049 Relating to affirmative defenses for entities using cybersecurity programs and electronic transactio…Undecided89th GA · declared January 27, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 779 Permitting landlords to use security deposits to satisfy delinquent utility accountsFor89th GA · declared January 26, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2106 Relating to landlords and tenants, including rental property utilities, the definition of rent, and …Against89th GA · declared January 26, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 550 HSB 550Undecided89th GA · declared January 24, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2347
- SSB 3052 SSB 3052Undecided89th GA · declared January 24, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2311
- HSB 557 HSB 557For89th GA · declared January 20, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2326
- SSB 3019 SSB 3019For89th GA · declared January 20, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2133
- SF 598 Relating to and making appropriations and related statutory changes involving state government entit…Undecided89th GA · declared April 14, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1261 SSB 1261Undecided89th GA · declared April 13, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- HF 860 Relating to and making appropriations and related statutory changes involving state government entit…Undecided89th GA · declared April 12, 2021 · Signed by Governor
- HF 741 Relating to the location and marking of underground facilities and providing penaltiesAgainst89th GA · declared March 8, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 552 Relating to utilities at rental properties and landlords’ ability to use security deposits to satisf…Against89th GA · declared March 4, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 658 Relating to utilities at rental properties, including landlord notification of delinquency notices s…Against89th GA · declared February 25, 2021 · Renumbered as HF 779
- HF 607 Excluding from the state corporate income tax certain income of public utilities furnishing water to…Against89th GA · declared February 22, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 297 Excluding from the state corporate income tax certain income of public utilities furnishing water to…Against89th GA · declared February 16, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 207 HSB 207Undecided89th GA · declared February 15, 2021 · Renumbered as HF 741
- HF 133 Relating to the extension of deadlines for the completion of continuing education requirementsFor89th GA · declared February 15, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 423 Excluding from the state corporate income tax certain income of public utilities furnishing water to…Against89th GA · declared February 12, 2021 · Renumbered as HF 607
- SSB 1188 SSB 1188Undecided89th GA · declared February 12, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 135 Relating to landlord notification of delinquency notices sent by utilities and landlords’ ability to…Against89th GA · declared February 9, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 552
- HF 390 Relating to notice requirements prior to discontinuing fluoridation in a public water supply systemUndecided89th GA · declared February 7, 2021 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1129 SSB 1129Undecided89th GA · declared February 1, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 84 Relating to notice requirements prior to discontinuing fluoridation in a public water supply system,…Undecided89th GA · declared January 28, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- HF 132 Relating to online continuing education courses for maintaining a professional licenseUndecided89th GA · declared January 26, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2401 Relating to underground storage tanks, including by creating the Iowa tanks fund and Iowa tanks fund…Undecided88th GA · declared March 9, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2475 Relating to the review and permitting of sewer extensions and water supply distribution system exten…For88th GA · declared February 24, 2020 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2494 Relating to underground storage tanks, including by creating the Iowa tanks fund and Iowa tanks fund…Undecided88th GA · declared February 24, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2371 Relating to underground storage tanks, including by creating the Iowa tanks fund and Iowa tanks fund…Undecided88th GA · declared February 24, 2020 · Renumbered as SF 2401
- SF 2196 Extending the repeal date of the Iowa cell siting Act and including effective date provisionsFor88th GA · declared February 21, 2020 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2312 Relating to the disposal and acquisition of city water utilities, including at-risk systemsUndecided88th GA · declared February 21, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- SF 2315 Relating to the review and permitting of sewer extensions and water supply distribution system exten…For88th GA · declared February 21, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2412 Relating to the definition of public improvement for public construction bidding purposesUndecided88th GA · declared February 18, 2020 · Signed by Governor
- HSB 674 HSB 674Undecided88th GA · declared February 13, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3166 SSB 3166For88th GA · declared February 12, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 635 HSB 635Against88th GA · declared February 12, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 586 HSB 586Undecided88th GA · declared February 8, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 636 HSB 636For88th GA · declared February 5, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 606 HSB 606Undecided88th GA · declared January 31, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 589 HSB 589Undecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 3062 SSB 3062Undecided88th GA · declared January 27, 2020 · Renumbered as SF 2371
- HSB 517 HSB 517Undecided88th GA · declared January 16, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 3008 SSB 3008Undecided88th GA · declared January 16, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- SF 620 Relating to the procedure for disposal of certain city utilities by saleUndecided88th GA · declared April 15, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- HF 759 Relating to and making appropriations and related statutory changes involving certain state departme…Undecided88th GA · declared April 3, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SF 611 Relating to the imposition of certain fees on public utilities for the use of public rights-of-wayUndecided88th GA · declared April 3, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 549 Relating to utility service cost disclosures in connection with certain rental properties, providing…Against88th GA · declared April 2, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 548 Relating to the acquisition, donation, or sale of real property for specified purposes. Effective 7…Undecided88th GA · declared March 28, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1244 SSB 1244Undecided88th GA · declared March 20, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 735 Relating to the management of soil and water resources, including projects described in the Iowa nut…For88th GA · declared March 18, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 677 Relating to administrative procedures within the department of natural resourcesFor88th GA · declared March 11, 2019 · Withdrawn
- HF 571 Relating to the management of soil and water resources, including projects described in the Iowa nut…Undecided88th GA · declared March 7, 2019 · Withdrawn
- HF 487 Related to installations of certain wireless telecommunications infrastructure in the state, and inc…Undecided88th GA · declared March 7, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- HF 512 Relating to fee programs for permittee participation in lieu of required compensatory mitigation of …Undecided88th GA · declared March 7, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 503 Relating to fee programs for permittee participation in lieu of required compensatory mitigation of …Undecided88th GA · declared March 7, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 245 HSB 245For88th GA · declared March 7, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 542 Relating to the acquisition of land by certain governmental entitiesAgainst88th GA · declared March 1, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 401 Relating to the imposition of certain fees on public utilities for the use of public rights-of-wayUndecided88th GA · declared February 28, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 409 Relating to administrative procedures within the department of natural resources. Effective 7-1-19For88th GA · declared February 28, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1195 SSB 1195Undecided88th GA · declared February 28, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- HF 470 Relating to upgrading and expanding current lagoon-based wastewater treatment systemsFor88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 497 Creating an exemption to the water services excise tax for water sold or furnished by a nonprofit or…Undecided88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 301 Authorizing city utilities to provide a reduced rate to certain persons based on ageAgainst88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 351 Relating to utility service cost disclosures in connection with certain rental properties, providing…Undecided88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Renumbered as SF 549
- SSB 1184 SSB 1184Undecided88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 189 HSB 189Undecided88th GA · declared February 21, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 293 Creating an exemption to the water services excise taxUndecided88th GA · declared February 19, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1158 SSB 1158Undecided88th GA · declared February 14, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1120 SSB 1120Undecided88th GA · declared February 13, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 80 HSB 80Undecided88th GA · declared February 12, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 233 Relating to customer choice regarding the installation of certain public utility metersUndecided88th GA · declared February 11, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 229 Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of water treatment systems and including effective date and a…Undecided88th GA · declared February 11, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1119 SSB 1119Undecided88th GA · declared February 8, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- HF 239 Relating to public utility crossings of railroad rights-of-wayAgainst88th GA · declared February 8, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 307 Relating to public school funding by modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost…For88th GA · declared February 6, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- HF 187 Relating to the use of fluoride-based additives in private and public water supply systemsAgainst88th GA · declared January 31, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 111 Providing for the regulation of wireless facility installations by cities and countiesUndecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HF 154 Relating to customer choice regarding the installation of certain public utility metersUndecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 81 HSB 81Undecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 32 HSB 32Undecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 25 Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of water treatment systems and including effective date and a…Undecided88th GA · declared January 28, 2019 · Renumbered as SF 229