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IA HSB83

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Local Government

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 331.441 to expand the definition of "essential county purpose" for flood protection activities

  • Adds reconnection of floodplains and wetland and oxbow lake restoration as qualifying flood mitigation activities

  • Essential county purpose designation allows county boards of supervisors to issue general obligation bonds for these projects without voter approval at an election

  • General county purposes (non-essential) typically require voter approval before bonds can be issued

Legislative Description

A bill for an act designating certain county flood mitigation activities as an essential county purpose.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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