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IA HF2460

IA HF2460
A bill for an act relating to clean water projects and programs by requiring agencies to publish data regarding progress in meeting certain benchmarks.


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Introduced
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill requires the department of natural resources and the division of soil conservation and water quality within the department of agriculture and land stewardship to publish a report regarding any project or program supported by state moneys that establishes benchmarks in achieving water quality objectives or goals. The reports must be published on an internet site administered jointly by the two agencies.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources and the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, which is part of the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, to publicly report on the progress of state-funded clean water projects and programs. Specifically, these agencies must publish and regularly update a "benchmark status report" on a jointly managed internet site for any project or program that sets goals for improving water quality. This report will track measurements taken before, during, and after these projects are completed, providing transparency on how effectively state money is being used to achieve clean water objectives, such as reducing nutrient loads, managing runoff, or controlling storm water discharges.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 293. (on 02/16/2026)

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