Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SF161 — A bill for an act prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 401.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 494. S.J. 407.

  2. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  3. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 12:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  4. Subcommittee: Westrich, Quirmbach, and Sires. S.J. 178.

  5. Introduced, referred to Local Government. S.J. 160.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 04/01/2025 8:00AM RM 102.

  8. Subcommittee: Zabner, Bloomingdale and Jones. H.J. 873.

  9. Read first time, referred to Local Government. H.J. 788.

  10. Message from Senate. H.J. 777.

  11. Immediate message. S.J. 616.

  12. Passed Senate, yeas 49, nays 0. S.J. 616.

  13. Amendment S-3043 filed, adopted. S.J. 616.

  14. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 407.

  15. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 401.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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 SF161 do?
A bill for an act prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments.
Who sponsors SF161?
SF161 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
What is the current status of SF161?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF161?
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