HF2618Introduced in the House
A bill for an act eliminating the Iowa smart planning principles and other local comprehensive planning and development guidelines.(Formerly HF 2148.)
Introduced by Local Government
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act eliminating the Iowa smart planning principles and other local comprehensive planning and development guidelines.(Formerly HF 2148.)
Where it stands
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 659.
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Local Government Report · March 24, 2026
11
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Yes |
| Cherielynn Westrich | 13 | Yes |
| Renee Hardman | 16 | Yes |
| Izaah Knox | 17 | Yes |
| Mike Bousselot | 21 | Yes |
| Herman Quirmbach | 25 | No |
| Dennis Guth | 28 | Yes |
| Dave Sires | 38 | Yes |
| Janice Weiner | 45 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 347.
Passed House, yeas 72, nays 25. H.J. 529.
Immediate message. H.J. 569.
Message from House. S.J. 481.
Read first time, referred to Local Government. S.J. 481.
Subcommittee: Webster, Driscoll, and Weiner. S.J. 550.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/12/2026 12:30PM Senate Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. S.J. 641.
Amendment S-5134 filed. S.J. 641.
Placed on calendar.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 659.
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