HF 2558 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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Enrolled Enrolled with Governor's Action · 2 edits · Apr 9, 2026
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

440
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Mar 4, 2026
D Democratic15
13 Yea 2
86% Yea
R Republican34
31 Yea 3
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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

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