91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SSB 3149: Relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions
Became SF 2385 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
This bill strikes provisions prohibiting the Iowa telecommunications and technology commission from providing or reselling communications services to entities other than public and private agencies, prohibiting public and private agencies from providing communication services of the Iowa communications network to another entity unless authorized, and authorizing and regulating leases and agreements regarding the Iowa communications network with private and public agencies. The elimination of these provisions takes effect July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
See the fiscal note
The fiscal impact of House File 2590 is unknown because there are several scenarios that may have a fiscal impact. The fiscal impact of the sale of the ICN cannot be determined since the sale revenue of the ICN cannot be estimated until a true market valuation…
Senate subcommittee · named February 11, 2026
- Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Art Staed (D) · art.staed@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Governor's Office; Iowa Communications Network ICN/ITTC; Iowa State Association of Counties
In plain words
- February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
- February 11, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Bousselot and Staed
- February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 18, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2385
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SSB3149