Relating to the administration of the utilities commission, including the creation of the position of executive director and modification of the duties and titles of the chairperson and executive staff

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202687–0
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   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the administration of the utilities commission by creating the position of executive director and modifying the duties and titles of the chairperson and executive staff. The bill specifies the chairperson’s duties regarding moderating meetings and proceedings. The bill replaces the position of chief operating officer with executive director, and makes conforming changes by replacing references of “chief operating officer” with “executive director”. The bill states that the commission shall appoint the executive director by a majority vote, the executive director will serve at the pleasure of the commission, and the executive director will be overseen and evaluated by the commission. The bill also explains the appointment procedure and criteria for the new position.

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 March 18, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Mike Bousselot REmail
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll REmail
• Sen. Izaah Knox DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§474.1§474.2§474.8§476.103§476.51

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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