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IA SF2259
Bill
AI Summary
- Lowers the construction permit threshold for confinement feeding operations from 1,000 animal units to 300 animal units (equivalent to reducing from 2,500 swine to 750 swine weighing over 55 pounds)
- Requires permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for constructing confinement feeding operation structures exceeding the new 300 animal unit capacity
- Maintains existing permit requirements for unformed manure storage structures regardless of operation size
- Exempts research colleges conducting research activities under section 459.318 from permit requirements
- Violations are subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day (administrative) or $5,000 per day (judicial)
Legislative Description
A bill for an act regulating confinement feeding operations by providing for construction permits, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Staed, and Zumbach. S.J. 278.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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