A bill for an act relating to the Iowa propane education and research council, and including applicability provisions.

This bill restructures Iowa's propane education and research council. It establishes a 10-member council with nine industry representatives (from retail marketers and wholesalers) and one from the Department of Health and Human Services, all appointed by the fire marshal from industry nominations. Council members must be full-time employees/owners of propane businesses (not employees of industry organizations), serve two-year terms with staggered appointments, and report on geographic distribution of benefits. The bill also requires annual audits, detailed budget plans, and annual reports to the legislature on council activities and energy efficiency programs.