Iowa § 26.12 - 26.12 When hearing necessary.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 26.12 — 26.12 When hearing necessary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.12. 26.12 When hearing necessary.
If the estimated total cost of a public improvement exceeds the competitive bid threshold in section 26.3, or as adjusted in section 314.1B, the governmental entity shall not enter into a contract for the public improvement until the governmental entity has held a public hearing and has approved the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract, and estimated total cost of the public improvement. Notice of the hearing must be published as provided in section 362.3 and shall include a description of the public improvement and its location. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the public improvement. After hearing objections, the governmental entity shall by resolution enter its decision on the plans, specifications, contract, and estimated cost. This section does not apply to the state. 2006 Acts, ch 1017, §12, 42, 43; 2016 Acts, ch 1009, §2 Referred to in §26.3, 314.1, 314.2, 384.20 Wed Dec 10 22:14:30 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 26.12 (17, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 26.12
What does Iowa Code § 26.12 cover?
Section 26.12 ("26.12 When hearing necessary.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 26.12?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 26.12" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Iowa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Iowa attorney.
How does Iowa § 26.12 apply to my situation?
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