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Yes: 136 • No: 1
IowaSF 221491st General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
A bill for an act relating to the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way. (Formerly SSB 3063.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Faster DOT permits for power lines
Beginning July 1, 2026, when a utility asks in writing, the DOT assigns a project coordinator within 30 days and reviews the corridor. The DOT shares known highway plans that could affect line placement in that corridor. If a DOT permit is required, the DOT decides within 30 days of filing. If the DOT denies an installation on a primary or interstate right‑of‑way, it makes the reason public within 90 days. For federal‑aid work on nonprimary highways, local officials and the DOT follow all federal utility‑accommodation rules.
Utilities can run lines along highways
Beginning July 1, 2026, the DOT writes utility‑accommodation rules for work on primary road rights‑of‑way. After the rules take effect, utilities must give notice and may need permission before installing lines. Utilities can request to run transmission lines along primary roads, including interstates, unless the DOT finds a safety or highway‑use risk. The rules allow immediate work in emergencies and for quick service extensions, under DOT and Utilities Board standards. The rules cannot be looser than Utilities Board standards and do not give the DOT power to pick routes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/2/2026
Passed House
Yes: 90 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 46 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
4/9/2026GovernorReported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
4/9/2026SenateMessage from House.
3/3/2026HouseImmediate message.
3/2/2026legislaturePassed House, yeas 90, nays 0.
3/2/2026HouseSubstituted for HF 2228.
3/2/2026legislatureRead first time, passed on file.
2/25/2026legislatureMessage from Senate.
2/24/2026SenateImmediate message.
2/24/2026legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 46, nays 1.
2/24/2026SenateCommittee report, approving bill.
2/5/2026legislatureIntroduced, placed on calendar.
2/5/2026legislature
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