SF 2433: 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 the international energy conservation code, 2009 edition (national energy code), as part of the national electrical code applicable in this state. Current law requires the electrical examining board (board) to adopt rules for the state electrical code that are governed by the most recent version of the national electrical code issued by the national fire protection association. The bill requires the board to conduct an analysis of the change in the total cost of the average home built after January 1, 2027, due to any changes to the national energy code prior to adopting any changes to the national energy code.

Senate subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 8 against

For: Home Builders Association of Iowa

Against: American Chemistry Council; BlueGreen Alliance; Environmental Law and Policy Center; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Chapter, American Institute of Architects; Iowa Environmental Council; Lennox International; NECA - Iowa (NEC)

In plain words

1. February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee · as SSB 3148
2. February 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Bousselot and Knox · as SSB 3148
3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as SSB 3148
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2433 · as SSB 3148
5. February 23, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 23, 2026Approved by the Senate committee