The bill directs the sale of the Iowa communications network and requires continued service for authorized users for at least ten years.

The bill mandates the sale of the Iowa communications network by the Department of Management (DOM). It requires DOM to ensure that existing contracted services for authorized users continue on commercially reasonable terms for at least ten years. DOM must submit periodic status reports to the legislative services agency starting October 1, 2026. The proceeds from the sale are to be deposited in the general fund. The bill also allows DOM to use a sole source approach to contract for vendor services to facilitate the transaction and may directly solicit bids for the network.

The bill directs the sale of the Iowa communications network and requires continued service for authorized users for at least ten years.

The bill mandates the sale of the Iowa communications network by the Department of Management (DOM). It requires DOM to ensure that existing contracted services for authorized users continue on commercially reasonable terms for at least ten years. DOM must submit periodic status reports to the legislative services agency starting October 1, 2026. The proceeds from the sale are to be deposited in the general fund. The bill also allows DOM to use a sole source approach to contract for vendor services to facilitate the transaction and may directly solicit bids for the network.