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Relating to the administration of the utilities commission, including the creation of the position of executive director and modification of the duties and titles of the chairperson and executive staff
Proposed by the Utilities Commission · their explanation · all agency proposals
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202687–0
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa would create a new executive director position to lead the utilities commission. This change replaces the current chief operating officer role and updates the duties of the chairperson and other staff members. The commission will be responsible for choosing and evaluating this new director.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the administration of the utilities commission by creating the position of executive director and modifying the duties and titles of the chairperson and executive staff. The bill specifies the chairperson’s duties regarding presiding over meetings and proceedings. The bill replaces the position of chief operating officer with executive director, and makes conforming changes by replacing references of a chief operating officer with executive director. _____ evaluated by the commission. The bill also explains the appointment procedure and criteria for the new position.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 21, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Lobbying
1 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →
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