A bill for an act relating to the definition of public improvement for purposes of public construction bidding.
This bill amends Iowa's definition of "public improvement" to exclude two specific types of projects from standard public construction bidding requirements. It removes city utility equipment for electric generating projects (under Chapter 388) and the furnishing/installation of manufactured homes (including foundation work, anchoring, and utility connections) from the bidding rules. This means these projects will no longer be subject to the usual public bidding process, directly affecting city utilities and manufactured home providers. The change applies to relevant sections of Iowa law governing construction contracts and reporting.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Signed Apr 9, 2026
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MINOR
This bill adds two new categories of projects that count as 'public improvements' for public construction bidding purposes in Iowa. Specifically, it includes electric equipment for city utilities and the installation of manufactured homes, ensuring these projects follow the same competitive bidding rules as traditional public works.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was expanded to include specific types of infrastructure and housing projects that were previously not explicitly covered under the public improvement definition.
DEFINITION
Added electric generating equipment acquired by city utilities to the list of public improvements.
Added the furnishing and installation of manufactured homes to the list of public improvements.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
44–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Mar 4, 2026
D
Democratic15
86% Yea
R
Republican34
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 89, nays 2.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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