SSB 3097: Relating to the national electrical code

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 29, 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 · 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
2. January 29, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Bousselot and Knox
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2374