Relating to the definition of public improvement

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202645–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202689–2
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill revises the definition of “public improvement” for purposes of Code chapter (public construction bidding) to exclude equipment. The bill also excludes from the definition repair or maintenance work performed for a city utility when the work is related to an electric generation or transmission project.20 (city finance accounts).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Jesse Green REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§26.2

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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