Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF2042 — A bill for an act requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and including effective date provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 76.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Summary

A bill for an act requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and including effective date provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:00AM RM 304.

  3. Subcommittee: Collins, Cooling, Harris, Srinivas and Wulf. H.J. 205.

  4. Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 76.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2042 do?
A bill for an act requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and including effective date provisions.
Who sponsors HF2042?
HF2042 is sponsored by Taylor R. Collins (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2042?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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