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IA HF2229
IA HF2229A bill for an act 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.(Formerly HSB 513.)
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
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 moderating meetings and proceedings. The bill replaces the position of chief operating officer with executive director, and makes conforming changes by replacing references of “chief operating officer” with “executive director”. The bill states that the commission shall appoint the executive director by a majority vote, the executive director will serve at the pleasure of the commission, and the executive director will be overseen and evaluated by the commission. The bill also explains the appointment procedure and criteria for the new position.
AI Summary
This bill reorganizes the administration of the utilities commission by creating a new position, the executive director, who will manage the commission's operations and staff under the commission's direction, and will be appointed by a majority vote of the commission members and serve at their pleasure, with the commission overseeing and evaluating their performance; this executive director role replaces the former chief operating officer, and all references to the chief operating officer in existing law are updated to executive director. Additionally, the bill clarifies the chairperson's duties to include moderating contested cases, meetings, and other proceedings, and it specifies that the executive director must be selected based on administrative ability and knowledge in the field, without regard to political affiliation, and outlines specific procedures for the initial appointment of the executive director.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 186. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2229 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2229.html |
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