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IA HSB754
SB
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drainage or levee district governing bodies from charging administrative fees for fiber optic cable easement applications submitted by primarily locally operated contractors or fiber optic network companies.
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Amends Iowa Code Section 468.186 to add a new subsection creating this fee exemption for local businesses seeking to install fiber infrastructure.
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Allows drainage districts to prepare and publish a list of qualifying local contractors and fiber optic network companies that will not be charged the administrative fee.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment due to being deemed of immediate importance.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to drainage or levee districts, by exempting an application fee that may be charged to certain persons applying for an easement to install fiber optic cable, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/3/2026