Relating to the definition of public improvement for purposes of public construction bidding

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Topics:State government Cities & counties

Same legislation: HSB 592, SF 2164, SF 2410

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202689–2
Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202645–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary This law changes how the state defines a "public improvement" when it comes to construction bidding rules. It removes certain items from this definition, such as equipment used for city electric projects and the setup of manufactured homes. These changes affect how cities, counties, school districts, and community colleges handle specific types of contracts and purchases.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill revises the definition of “public improvement” for purposes of Code chapter 26 (public construction bidding) to exclude equipment acquired by or for a city utility under Code chapter 388 when such equipment is related to an electric generating project and to exclude the furnishing of a manufactured home, including the erection of the foundation or tiedown system, supporting, anchoring, and close-up of the home, and implementing the utility service connections for the home.20 (city finance accounts).

Why it matters. Cities with electric generating projects and those providing manufactured homes would see changes to how these items are classified for public construction bidding and contract purposes. This change affects how various local governments, school districts, and community colleges handle certain types of equipment and home installations.²

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House subcommittee

Named January 21, 2026 (as HSB 592). On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§26.2

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Lobbying

2 for · 3 against · 17 undecided · Who →

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HSB 592Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2164RenumberedSenate companion HF 2558Became lawfrom HSB 592 SF 2410Didn’t advancefrom SF 2164

Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

HSB 593 HSB 593
90th General Assembly · In committee · similar
Cleared committee

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