This bill amends the Iowa Code regarding the Iowa propane education and research council by making significant changes to its structure and reporting requirements. It removes the definitions for energy star certification and weatherization, and it alters the council's membership by eliminating all ex officio, nonvoting members while adding the state fire marshal as a member. The bill also shifts the responsibility for appointing council members from the fire marshal to qualified propane industry organizations, which must now consider representatives from wholesalers. Additionally, it establishes that new appointees will serve two-year terms, with a requirement for at least four members to be appointed each year.

Furthermore, the bill eliminates the requirement for the council to submit its proposed budget to the fire marshal for review and instead mandates that the council include its budget, audit, and program reports in an annual report to the general assembly and the auditor of state. It also revises the types of energy efficiency programs the council may develop, removing the authority to set quality standards for weatherization and appliance installation. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the council's operations and enhance its accountability to the general assembly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 101C.2, 101C.3, 101C.11