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IA HSB744

SB

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a statewide urban design and specifications board (SUDAS board) within the Iowa Department of Transportation to develop uniform design standards and specifications for urban projects

  • Board consists of 15 members serving four-year terms: 3 DOT employees, 2 from Iowa State Association of Counties, 2 from Iowa League of Cities, 2 from Associated General Contractors of Iowa, 2 from Home Builders Association of Iowa, 2 from Master Builders of Iowa, 1 from Asphalt Association of Iowa, and 1 from Iowa Real Estate Developers Association

  • Board must publish design and specifications manuals on the DOT website, along with analysis of any changes and estimated cost impacts of implementing those changes

  • Counties and cities that approve project plans not complying with SUDAS standards are responsible for paying any additional costs resulting from noncompliance

  • Property owners cannot be assessed costs for projects on or adjacent to their property that result from a local government's noncompliant plan

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to a statewide urban design and specifications board, including assessment of costs for local government projects that do not comply with the board's design or specifications manuals.(See HF 2667.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2667.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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