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IA HF2210

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Golding

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits basing beneficial use determinations on categories of uses, mandating individualized assessment for each permit application

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/29/2026

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