This bill amends existing laws regarding county supervisor representation plans and the process for filling county supervisor vacancies in Iowa. It mandates that counties with the main campus of an institution of higher learning governed by the state board of regents must utilize "plan three" for the election of supervisors, which involves electing members from single-member, equal-population districts. Additionally, the bill stipulates that counties not currently using plan three must submit a precinct plan by October 1, 2025, to prepare for the 2026 general election. It also changes the timing of special elections for selecting supervisor representation plans to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, rather than August, and requires that any new representation plan be completed by December 31.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for filling vacancies on the board of supervisors. It requires that vacancies in counties with a population of 125,000 or more, or those with a main campus of an institution of higher learning, be filled by special election. In contrast, counties with populations under 125,000 that do not have such institutions can fill vacancies through appointment. The bill also includes provisions for the effective date, stating that it takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.206, 331.207, 39.17, 69.14A, 331.201