Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2042: A bill for an act requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and including effective date provisions.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Subcommittee recommends passage.

Plain-language summary

HF 2042 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act requiring the department of management to conduct a study regarding the merger of the department of natural resources and the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and including effective date provisions. Primary sponsor: Taylor Collins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Subcommittee recommends passage.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Taylor Collins (Republican).