SF 2214: Relating to the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way

What it does

This bill relates to the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way. Under current law, the general assembly encourages proactive coordination between the department of transportation (DOT), local governments, utility companies, and other affected parties to minimize costs and avoid relocating utilities during highway construction. Affected parties are invited to participate in development meetings. However, failure to participate during the design phase does not prevent a construction project from moving forward.

Senate subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: BlueGreen Alliance; Center for Rural Affairs; Environmental Law and Policy Center; Great Plains Institute; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives; Iowa Business for Clean Energy; Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Conservative Energy Forum; Iowa Environmental Council; LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC; MidAmerican Energy Company; and 2 more

In plain words

1. January 22, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee · as SSB 3063
2. January 22, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Driscoll and Knox · as SSB 3063
3. January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as SSB 3063
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2214 · as SSB 3063
5. February 5, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 5, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. February 24, 2026Passed the Senate, 46–1
8. March 2, 2026Took the place of HF 2228 on the House floor (the same legislation)
9. March 2, 2026Passed the House, 90–0
10. April 9, 2026Sent to the Governor
11. April 9, 2026Signed into law