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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
Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee
Proposed by the Utilities Commission · their explanation · all agency proposals
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202687–0
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa would create a new executive director position to help run the utilities commission. This person would take over the duties previously held by the chief operating officer and would be chosen and supervised by the commission. The bill also updates the rules for how the chairperson manages meetings and staff.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Why it matters. The Iowa Utilities Commission would change how it is managed by creating a new executive director position to replace the chief operating officer. The commission would appoint and oversee this director, while the chairperson's duties for moderating meetings and proceedings would be modified.2
Senate subcommittee
Named March 18, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
1 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →
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