SF 2374: Relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to the national electrical code. The bill adopts certain provisions of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, with amendments, as the national electrical code applicable in this state. The bill prohibits a political subdivision from adopting a local electrical code that is more restrictive than the national electrical code. The bill requires the electrical examining board (board) to conduct an analysis of the cost to consumers of any significant changes to the national electrical code prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code.

House subcommittee · named March 12, 2026

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R) · skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brooke Boden (R) · brooke.boden@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Amy Nielsen (D) · amy.nielsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 8 against

For: Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI); Iowa Association of Realtors

Against: IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Chapter, American Institute of Architects; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowa Fire Marshal's Association; Iowa State Building and Construction Trades; Mid-American Carpenters Regional Council; NECA - Iowa (NEC); United Professionals/UE

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee · as SSB 3097
2. January 29, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Bousselot and Knox · as SSB 3097
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3097
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2374 · as SSB 3097
5. February 18, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 18, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 2, 2026Passed the Senate, 29–15
8. March 2, 2026Arrived in the House
9. March 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Wheeler, Boden and Nielsen
10. March 19, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it