91st General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 709: Relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions
Became HF 2590 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
This bill strikes provisions prohibiting the Iowa telecommunications and technology commission from providing or reselling communications services to entities other than public and private agencies, prohibiting public and private agencies from providing communication services of the Iowa communications network to another entity unless authorized, and authorizing and regulating leases and agreements regarding the Iowa communications network with private and public agencies. The elimination of these provisions takes effect July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
See the fiscal note
The fiscal impact of House File 2590 is unknown because there are several scenarios that may have a fiscal impact. The fiscal impact of the sale of the ICN cannot be determined since the sale revenue of the ICN cannot be estimated until a true market valuation…
House subcommittee · named February 10, 2026
- Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R) · tom.jeneary@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Rob Johnson (D) · rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Governor's Office; Iowa Communications Network ICN/ITTC; Iowa State Association of Counties
In plain words
- February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
- February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Bossman, Jeneary, Johnson and R
- February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
- February 17, 2026Committee vote: 15–6
- February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2590
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB709