91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 599: Relating to regional representation and residency requirements for members of the state transportation commission, and including effective date and applicability provisions

Became HF 848 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Under current law, the state transportation commission (STC) is charged with developing, coordinating, and annually updating a comprehensive transportation policy and plan for the state, among other duties. This bill requires that for each of the seven regions of the state, as designated by the bill, one member of the STC must be appointed to represent, and must reside in, each region. The bill divides the state into seven regions with each region consisting of certain adjoining counties. The bill provides that a member appointed to represent a region who no longer resides in the region shall be deemed to have resigned from the STC and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by current law.

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 26, 2025

Rep. Tom Determann (R) · tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Dr. Tanja Garrison; Grow Clinton County

In plain words

February 25, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
February 26, 2025House subcommittee named: Determann, Madison and Young
February 27, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
March 5, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 848
March 21, 2025Withdrawn