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IA HSB592
SB
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
- Amends Iowa Code Section 26.2, subsection 3, paragraph b, subparagraph (5) to modify the definition of "public improvement" for public construction bidding requirements
- Excludes equipment acquired by city utilities from competitive bidding when related to electric generation or transmission projects, existing utility infrastructure, or establishing connections to existing utility infrastructure
- Excludes construction, repair, or maintenance work performed for city utilities from competitive bidding when the work relates to electric generation or transmission projects
- Defines "utility infrastructure" to include facilities for storage, collection, disposal, treatment, generation, transmission, or distribution of water, sewage, waste, electricity, gas, or telecommunications service
- Changes affect multiple related Code sections governing lease-purchase contracts, school district construction, county board contracts, and city finance accounts
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the definition of public improvement for purposes of public construction bidding.(See HF 2558.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2558.
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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