This bill amends the existing law regarding the Mississippi parkway planning commission, renaming it to the Mississippi river parkway commission (MRPC). The composition of the MRPC is modified to require that its ten members be appointed by the governor, with each member residing in a different county adjacent to the Mississippi River in Iowa. The bill reduces the number of advisory, ex officio members from seven to four, specifying that these members will come from the state department of transportation, the natural resource commission, the economic development authority, and the state historical society of Iowa.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the MRPC submit an annual report by December 15 regarding the economic impact of the great river road on Iowa to both the general assembly and the governor. It also allows the MRPC to establish a technical committee for advisory purposes, which must include representatives from various state departments and agencies. This restructuring aims to enhance the effectiveness of the MRPC in promoting and managing the scenic and recreational highway along the Mississippi River.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 308.1, 15.108