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IA HF2590
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
- Directs the Department of Management to sell the Iowa Communications Network as soon as feasible, with authority to use sole source contracting for brokerage, financial accounting, and legal services to facilitate the transaction
- Requires the sale to include terms allowing existing authorized users to continue receiving contracted services on commercially reasonable terms for at least 10 years
- Mandates quarterly status reports to the Legislative Services Agency beginning October 1, 2026, with a final report outlining the proposed sale due at least 10 days before completing the transaction
- Deposits all sale proceeds into the state general fund
- Removes restrictions on the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission regarding providing or reselling communications services to non-authorized entities, effective July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 709.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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