Iowa bill targets regents on design-build reform
A House bill led by Rep. Jake Highfill would curb the boards ability to use design-build and require advertising, engineer and architect plans, cost estimates, and a stated reason to reject bids. Regents oppose the measure, arguing current methods save dollars and deliver projects efficiently.
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Elizabeth Catlett
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Linn County
House panel backs competitive bids on lease-purchase projects
Iowa lawmakers approve a measure requiring competitive bids for public construction projects over 100000 under government control. The bill stems from Linn County’s lease purchase of a 31.5 million public health building and proposes broader definitions and transparency while excluding emergencies and certain housing projects.
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Iowa House weighs traffic camera bills on speed and safety
Competing moves in Iowa would permit local use of automated traffic enforcement devices or ban the 79 cameras installed in eight cities and one county. Supporters cite safety gains on Interstate 380 while opponents call for privacy concerns and local control.
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Transportation Committee
Ashley Hinson
Marion
Senate
House
John Wills
Spirit Lake
Chris Hagenow
Windsor Heights
Gazette
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