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IA HSB526
SB
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce
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AI Summary
- Iowa Utilities Commission granted supervisory authority over electric transmission line construction, operation, maintenance, and land restoration compliance inspections
- Applies only to initial construction of transmission lines with voltage of 200 kilovolts or more outside city limits
- Electric transmission owners must repair damaged underground drain tiles during and after construction to at least equal quality, size, and flow capacity
- Agricultural land must be deep tilled at least 18 inches for cropland and 12 inches for other land to alleviate soil compaction from heavy equipment
- Transmission owners must remove non-native rocks larger than 3 inches from easement areas and restore soil conservation practices, structures, and vegetation to pre-construction conditions
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to land restoration following the initial construction of electric transmission lines.(See HF 2227.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2227.
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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