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IA HF2227
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce
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AI Summary
- Requires electric transmission line owners to restore agricultural land following initial construction of high-voltage lines (200 kilovolts or more) approved on or after July 1, 2024.
- Mandates repair of damaged underground drain tiles during construction, with permanent repairs matching original quality, size, and flow capacity completed as soon as practicable.
- Requires removal of rocks larger than three inches in diameter not native to the soil from easement areas, with disposal location agreed upon by landowner.
- Obligates deep tilling of agricultural land (18 inches for cropland, 12 inches for other land) to alleviate soil compaction from heavy construction equipment.
- Grants the Iowa Utilities Commission supervision authority over land restoration compliance, including contracting qualified inspectors with costs paid by the transmission line owner.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to land restoration following the initial construction of electric transmission lines, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 526.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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