Iowa HF242 revises procedures for reviewing eminent domain claims, including fees and conditions for new actions.

Iowa HF242 amends procedures for reviewing eminent domain claims, allowing applicants or property owners to petition the Polk county district court for declaratory review before final commission action. The bill mandates a $10 fee for initiating such actions, with collected fees deposited in the state's general fund. It also allows for new actions in different counties if over 18 months have passed since the previous action or if circumstances have materially changed. The bill prohibits bond requirements for appeals or injunctions related to these actions.

Iowa HF242 revises procedures for reviewing eminent domain claims, including fees and conditions for new actions.

Iowa HF242 amends procedures for reviewing eminent domain claims, allowing applicants or property owners to petition the Polk county district court for declaratory review before final commission action. The bill mandates a $10 fee for initiating such actions, with collected fees deposited in the state's general fund. It also allows for new actions in different counties if over 18 months have passed since the previous action or if circumstances have materially changed. The bill prohibits bond requirements for appeals or injunctions related to these actions.