Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1178

Introduced
2/24/25  

Caption

A bill for an act providing for the preparation and filing of a district parcel record that identifies all parcels contained within a drainage or levee district that is part of a county.(See SF 593.)

Impact

By requiring the filing of district parcel records, SSB1178 is set to improve the infrastructure of property records at the county level, which could lead to more organized land management within drainage and levee districts. The bill specifies a deadline for auditors to file these records, establishing a framework that aims to streamline the process of documentation related to these critical areas of land usage and water management.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1178 mandates the creation and filing of a district parcel record by county auditors for all parcels within a drainage or levee district. This bill aims to enhance record-keeping and transparency regarding land parcels that are part of such districts, facilitating better management and oversight. Once the county auditor receives the necessary survey and report or permanent survey documents, they are required to compile and submit this information to the county recorder.

Conclusion

Overall, SSB1178 seeks to bolster the regulatory framework surrounding drainage and levee districts through improved parcel identification and record maintenance. As the bill progresses, the discourse surrounding its implementation will likely focus on its feasibility and the practical implications for county auditors and local governance.

Contention

One potential point of contention may arise from the enforcement timeline dictated by the bill. The stipulation that auditors must have their records filed by June 30, 2026, could place a significant administrative burden on counties, especially those with limited resources. Some stakeholders may argue that this timeline could lead to confusion or inaccuracies in record-keeping if not adequately supported with funding or training for auditors.

Companion Bills

IA SF593

Replaced by A bill for an act providing for the preparation and filing of a district parcel record that identifies all parcels contained within a drainage or levee district that is part of a county. (Formerly SSB 1178.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Previously Filed As

IA SF593

A bill for an act providing for the preparation and filing of a district parcel record that identifies all parcels contained within a drainage or levee district that is part of a county. (Formerly SSB 1178.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SF2349

A bill for an act relating to drainage districts and levees, including district parcel records.(See SF 2418.)

IA SF2418

A bill for an act relating to drainage districts and levees, including district parcel records, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 2349.) Effective date: 04/09/2026.

IA SSB1071

A bill for an act requiring that land within a levee or drainage district be included in an abstract of title.

IA HF486

A bill for an act relating to residency requirements for individuals holding office as a trustee of a drainage or levee district.

IA HSB754

A bill for an act relating to drainage or levee districts, by exempting an application fee that may be charged to certain persons applying for an easement to install fiber optic cable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2773.)

IA HF2773

A bill for an act relating to drainage or levee districts, by exempting an application fee that may be charged to certain persons applying for an easement to install fiber optic cable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 754.)

IA SCR8

Establishes the Joint Interim Committee on Drainage and Levee Districts

IA A08255

Provides that at the request of an owner of a parcel of property within the boundaries of such sewer district requests exclusion from the sewer district due to the lack of sewage services provided to such parcel of property, such request shall be granted without the state department of health approval and without the procedure set forth in section 256 of the county law.

IA SF578

A bill for an act relating to record access by members of certain special districts and associations providing utility service.(Formerly SF 169.)

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