Relating to rural electric cooperative notification requirements for installations in right-of-way structures

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2023
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2023
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to rural electric cooperative notification requirements for installations in right-of-way structures. The bill provides that rural electric cooperatives are subject to the regulation authority of the board regarding rights-of-way installation pursuant to Code section 476.21A. The bill defines “fixture” and “right-of-way”. The bill provides that a rural electric cooperative installing a fixture in a right-of-way shall provide written notice by certified mail to the landowner no later than days before installation, as well as an additional written notice delivered by certified mail prior to installation.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 15, 2023. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Carrie Koelker REmail
• Sen. Waylon Brown R
• Sen. Eric Giddens D

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§476.21A

Amends§476.1A

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works