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IA HSB713

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "beneficial use" of water to require use in "reasonable quantities" that are "necessary for economical and efficient utilization," consistent with the public interest of the state
  • Removes outdated planning requirements from 1985-2004 related to water needs assessments and database management by the Iowa Geological Survey
  • Eliminates Section 455B.261 subsection 16 from the Code
  • Updates cross-references for water withdrawal permit requirements from Section 455B.268 to Section 455B.264
  • Reaffirms state policy that water resources are public wealth subject to state control, with emphasis on preventing waste, unreasonable use, and requiring conservation and protection of water resources

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use and withdrawal of Iowa's surface and groundwater resources, including permitting requirements.(See HF 2642.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2642.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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