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IA HF2210
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Golding
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AI Summary
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Removes the statutory definition of "beneficial use" from Iowa Code section 455B.261, subsection 4, which currently defines it as water application to a useful purpose that benefits the user without waste or pollution
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Requires the Department of Natural Resources to determine beneficial use on a case-by-case basis when reviewing water diversion, storage, or withdrawal permit applications
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Prohibits basing beneficial use determinations on categories of uses, mandating individualized assessment for each permit application
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Replaces the word "where" with "when" in two instances within the permit processing priority provisions of section 455B.265
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to beneficial use in the context of water allocation.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 175.
1/29/2026