A bill for an act relating to state sovereignty.

HF 164 modifies Iowa's legal definition of state sovereignty in Section 1.2 of the Code. It clarifies that Iowa's sovereignty is subject only to the U.S. government's rights regarding public lands or military/naval establishments, removing current language that referenced "any military or naval establishment." This change specifically affects how Iowa's authority interacts with federal control over military bases and public lands. The bill does not alter Iowa's relationship with federal laws beyond these defined exceptions. It is currently in the early stage of the legislative process after introduction on January 30, 2025.