Bill > SF75

This bill makes several changes to Iowa's laws regarding county supervisors and their representation plans and vacancies. The legislation primarily focuses on two key areas: supervisor representation plans and the process for filling supervisor vacancies. For counties with the main campus of a state board of regents institution, the bill mandates the use of "plan three" for electing supervisors, which changes the current system. The bill modifies the timing of special elections for representation plans, moving them from August to November in odd-numbered years and adjusting related deadlines. For county supervisor vacancies, the bill introduces population-based distinctions in how vacancies are filled: counties with fewer than 125,000 residents can appoint successors, while counties with 125,000 or more residents (or those with a state board of regents main campus) must hold a special election to fill the vacancy. The bill also includes transition provisions for counties that need to change their supervisor representation plan, requiring them to establish a temporary redistricting commission and complete a new precinct plan by specific dates in 2025 and 2026. These changes aim to standardize and clarify the processes for county supervisor representation and vacancy filling across different county sizes and circumstances in Iowa.

Local Government (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF75