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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 13, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2229
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2229 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2229 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa would create a new executive director position to help run the utilities commission. This person would take over the duties previously held by the chief operating officer and would be chosen and supervised by the commission. The bill also clarifies the specific jobs and titles for the commission's leaders and staff.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.
House subcommittee
Named January 13, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
1 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →
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