SF 578 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to record access by members of certain special districts and associations providing utility service.

This bill requires rural water districts and utility associations in Iowa to provide members with their most recent financial reports and requested budget details within 30 days of a reasonable request. It applies to members of rural water districts (under Chapter 357A), nonprofit cooperative associations, and cooperative associations providing utility services. The law mandates delivery of specific documents, including biennial reports, budgets, and balance sheets, to increase transparency in how these organizations manage finances. Associations must comply within 30 days of a member’s request, ensuring timely access to financial information.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Feb 4, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 8:30AM Room 315.
legislature
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Dickey, Driscoll, and Weiner.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce.
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Amendment S-3051 filed.
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
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