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IA SSB3173
SB
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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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.
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The 15-member board includes 3 DOT employees appointed by the director, plus representatives appointed by the Iowa State Association of Counties, Iowa League of Cities, Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Home Builders Association of Iowa, Master Builders of Iowa, Asphalt Association of Iowa, and Iowa Real Estate Developers Association.
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Board members serve 4-year terms without state compensation, and the board must publish design and specifications manuals on the DOT's website along with cost analyses for any manual changes.
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Counties and cities that approve project plans not complying with SUDAS standards are responsible for paying any additional costs resulting from noncompliance.
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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 SF 2394.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2394.
2/18/2026