91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 526: Relating to land restoration following the initial construction of electric transmission lines
Became HF 2227 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
This bill relates to land restoration following the initial construction of electric transmission lines. The bill directs the commission to adopt rules to implement the land restoration requirements after initial construction of an electric transmission line as set forth in the bill. The bill requires electric transmission owners to repair drain tiles damaged during construction as soon as practicable and to complete permanent repairs as soon as practicable after initial construction. The permanent repairs must be of the same quality, size, and flow capacity as the original drain tile.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026
- Rep. Shannon Latham (R) · shannon.latham@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 10 for, 0 against
For: Center for Rural Affairs; Conservation Districts of Iowa; IBEW Iowa State Conference; ITC Midwest; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Soybean Association; MidAmerican Energy Company
In plain words
- January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
- January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Latham, Srinivas, Thomson and C
- January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
- January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee
- January 28, 2026Committee vote: 22–0
- January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2227
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/HSB526