A bill for an act relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance.
This bill allows private dock owners in Iowa with valid permits to build enclosed structures (like shelters for boat lifts or docking areas) under specific conditions. The structures must use rust-resistant materials, stay under 30 feet wide and 20 feet above water, avoid plumbing/electricity except for marine equipment, and not be used for living. Crucially, owners must maintain $1 million in dock liability insurance for these structures, and remain liable for any damages they cause. It directly affects private dock owners who want to add enclosed storage for boating equipment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 710.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 0.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 17, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2025 12:30PM RM 304.
legislature
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Harris, Barker and Turek.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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