91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 527: Relating to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
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 relates to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Under current law, a public utility or its affiliates may not use certain resources, the benefits of which are recoverable in the regulated rates for electric service or gas service, to install, service, or repair residential or commercial gas or electric heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems, or interior lighting systems and fixtures.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026
- Rep. Mike Vondran (R) · mike.vondran@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Larry McBurney (D) · larry.mcburney@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 6 against
For: Black Hills Energy
Against: Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa; Greater Des Moines Heating & Cooling Association; Iowa Alliance for Fair Competition; Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa (MCAI); Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 33; Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors of IA
In plain words
- January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
- January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Vondran, McBurney and Young
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/HSB527