H.F. 2365 Section 1. Section 455A.4, Code 2018, is amended by adding 1 the following new subsection: 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 6. The department is, except as otherwise 3 provided by law, empowered to make and execute agreements, 4 contracts, grants, and other instruments necessary to carry out 5 the department’s obligations. The department’s obligations 6 shall not be expanded or enlarged by this authority beyond 7 the powers specifically delegated to or conferred upon the 8 department. 9 Sec. 2. REPEAL. Chapter 28N, Code 2018, is repealed. 10 Sec. 3. REPEAL. Sections 455A.8 and 455A.8A, Code 2018, 11 are repealed. 12 EXPLANATION 13 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 14 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 15 This bill changes duties and responsibilities of the 16 department of natural resources. 17 The department currently does not have explicit 18 authorization to make and execute agreements, contracts, 19 grants, and other instruments necessary to carry out the 20 department’s obligations. The bill grants the department this 21 authority. 22 Currently, a Mississippi river partnership council provides 23 a forum for stakeholders to discuss matters relevant to the 24 health, management, and use of the Mississippi river. The 25 council has the authority to develop strategies and work with 26 communities, organizations, other states, and federal agencies 27 to further its goals. 28 The department currently contains the Brushy creek 29 recreation trails advisory board that has the purpose of 30 maintaining and improving the trail system within the Brushy 31 creek recreation area and the adjoining state preserve. 32 The bill repeals the Mississippi river partnership council 33 and the Brushy creek recreation trails advisory board. 34 -1- LSB 5332HV (2) 87 js/rn 1/ 1