The bill amends the current structure of the state transportation commission by increasing its membership from seven to nine members. It mandates that the governor appoint one member from each of the seven designated regions of the state, ensuring that these members reside within their respective regions. Additionally, the governor will appoint two at-large members who must also reside in Iowa. The bill specifies the counties that comprise each of the seven regions, thereby providing a clear framework for representation.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a residency requirement for commission members, stating that if a member representing a region or an at-large member no longer resides in their designated area, they will be considered to have resigned from the commission. The bill also includes provisions for the effective date of the changes and outlines the applicability of the new rules to future appointments. The first two appointments after the bill's enactment will be at-large members, followed by appointments representing each of the seven regions in subsequent terms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 307A.1A
Reprinted: 307A.1A