91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 198: Relating to the statewide interoperable communications system, and including effective date provisions
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill requires the statewide interoperable communications system (SICS) board to process all applications for access to the SICS. The board shall not delegate this responsibility to any other committee, subcommittee, or third party. The approval of an application shall not be delayed by any other committee, subcommittee, or third party. An application for access to the SICS shall not be delayed or prevented from being forwarded to the board for approval by the board at the board’s next meeting following the submission of an application.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 18, 2025
- Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Bob Kressig (D) · bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 0 for, 2 against
Against: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association
In plain words
- February 18, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
- February 18, 2025House subcommittee named: Hermanson, Kressig, Wills and J
- February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB198