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IA SF2251

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Zumbach

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 357E.11A to grant combined recreational lake and water quality districts the same bond-issuing powers, requirements, and limitations as cities under state law
  • Removes the current requirement that district indebtedness (except refunding bonds) must first be authorized by election
  • Allows district boards of trustees to issue bonds without automatic voter approval, following the same rules that apply to cities, which may or may not require election approval depending on the type of bond
  • Clarifies that statutory references to cities, city councils, mayors, and clerks apply to combined districts and their corresponding officials (trustees, president, clerk) for bond-related matters

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the authority of combined recreational lake and water quality districts when issuing bonds.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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