This bill amends Iowa's Code 2025 to designate certain county flood mitigation activities as essential county purposes. Specifically, it modifies the definition of essential county purposes in Section 331.441 by removing the phrase "flood waters" and adding new language that includes "reconnection of floodplains, wetland and oxbow lake restoration." This change expands the scope of activities that counties can undertake to protect property from floodwaters, thereby enhancing their ability to manage flood risks effectively.

By classifying these flood mitigation activities as essential, the bill allows county boards of supervisors to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for these purposes without requiring voter approval. This legislative change aims to streamline the process for counties to implement necessary flood control measures, ultimately improving community resilience against flooding events.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.441