HSB 737: Relating to emergency planning and coordination for electric transmission line owners, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill relates to emergency planning and coordination for electric transmission line owners. The bill requires each electric transmission line owner or electric utility to independently develop an emergency response plan and submit the plan to the Iowa utilities commission (commission). The plan must include two designated emergency contacts with 24-hour contact information, procedures for notifying state and local emergency management agencies and neighboring utilities during service interruptions, strategies for staging and mobilization, a summary of mutual aid arrangements, and a methodology for prioritizing restoration of service to essential facilities.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D) · sean.bagniewski@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Environmental Council

In plain words

1. February 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
2. February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Young, Bagniewski and Harris
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 16, 2026Committee vote: 22–0
6. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2583