SSB 1140 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to storm water drainage system services by establishing a maximum rate increase charged by governmental entities and creating exemptions for service charges.

This bill caps annual increases for storm water drainage fees charged by Iowa counties and municipal districts. It limits rate hikes to the lower of 102% of the previous year's fees or the Midwest region's consumer price index (CPI) increase, excluding debt repayment increases before July 2025. Properties with at least 1.5 inches of standing water during a billing cycle or those with approved retention ponds meeting federal standards are exempt from fees. If fees exceed the cap, the governing body must seek voter approval at the next general election, with refunds issued if the vote fails. The bill directly affects homeowners and businesses connected to storm water systems who pay these service charges.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 600.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 11:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee reassigned: Webster, Sires, and Weiner.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Quirmbach, and Sires.
legislature
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
legislature
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