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IA HF2667
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Board overseen by the Iowa Department of Transportation in coordination with Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation
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Board consists of 15 members appointed by various organizations including 3 DOT employees, plus representatives from engineering companies, counties, cities, home builders, contractors, and construction trade associations
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Members serving from DOT, American Council of Engineering Companies, Iowa State Association of Counties, or Iowa League of Cities must be licensed professional engineers
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Board members serve 4-year terms without state compensation, and must publish design and specifications manuals online along with cost impact analyses for any manual changes
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City street projects that deviate from DOT design standards require project managers to submit cost reports to city councils before approval, and cities cannot modify approved project designs after construction begins
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to project design standards and specifications, including by providing for a statewide urban design and specifications board and requiring certain reports to city councils regarding noncompliant projects. (Formerly HSB 744.)
Last Action
Read first time, attached to SF 2394. S.J. 482.
3/5/2026