IowaIowa lawmakers would declare plans to regulate mining through future legislation
Iowa lawmakers would express plans for future mining rules, without requiring mine operators or local officials to take action under this proposal.
What it does
Lawmakers would declare their intent to regulate mining in Iowa. Actual rules would depend on future legislation, which could include local permit review and information requirements.
Argument forNaming local permit review and information needs could help lawmakers focus future debate on how mining decisions should be made.
Argument againstLeaving actual rules to future legislation could leave mine operators and local officials unsure what lawmakers expect of them.
More detail
Iowa lawmakers would state their intent to pass legislation regulating mining. Future rules could cover local officials’ role in approving or renewing mining permits, proof that operators can meet financial obligations, and maps. The listed topics are possibilities for future legislation, not requirements this proposal would impose.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 20Withdrawn.Latest
- Apr 13Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2765.Minor
- Apr 8Committee vote: Yeas, 24. Nays, 1.
- Apr 8Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.Minor
- Apr 7Subcommittee recommends passage.Minor
- Apr 1Subcommittee Meeting: 04/07/2026 12:30PM House Lounge.
- Mar 31Subcommittee: Boden, Wichtendahl and Wulf.
- Mar 19Referred to Ways and Means.Minor
- Feb 19Introduced, placed on calendar.Introduced
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