Relating to bonds for construction contractors

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2025
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 6, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202644–0
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the filing of bonds by construction contractors. The bill requires all contractors, defined as a person who engages in the business of construction and earns at least $2,000 annually, to file a surety bond in the S.F. _____ amount of $50,000 with the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, unless the contractor is prequalified to bid on projects for the department of transportation. The bill prohibits a county, city, township, or school district from requiring that a contractor file a bond other than as expressly provided in the Iowa Code (see, e.g., Code sections 26.14, 26.15, 331.341, and 357.17; Code chapter 573).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5044; see Amendments. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 13, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Dave Sires REmail
• Sen. Zach Wahls DEmail

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Fiscal note

5 additional FTE positions and a one-time programming cost of $10,000 to the ALIGN system. The costs for FY 2028 and thereafter will be approximately $724,000 annually. Source Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing /s/ Jennifer Acton March 18, 2026 Doc ID 1602502 The Fiscal Note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code.

• Contractor Bond Requirements · March 18, 2026 · $724,000

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§105.18§91C.2§91C.7§91C.8

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