This bill amends the residency requirements for individuals seeking to hold office as a trustee of a drainage or levee district in Iowa. Specifically, it modifies Section 468.506 of the Code 2025 by removing the stipulation that a trustee must reside in the county where the district is located or in a contiguous county. Instead, the new requirement states that the trustee must be a resident of "this state."

The change aims to broaden the eligibility for individuals to serve as trustees, allowing anyone who is a resident of Iowa, regardless of their specific county of residence, to be considered for the position. This amendment reflects a shift in the legislative approach to governance within drainage and levee districts, potentially increasing the pool of candidates and enhancing representation in these roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 468.506