Providing for an energy policy interim study committee

This bill creates an energy policy interim study committee consisting of legislative members. Decided by majority and minority leadership of the house of representatives and the senate, six members shall be from the house of representatives and five members shall be from the senate. The bill provides that the energy policy interim study committee shall investigate, study, and evaluate energy polices, statutes, and markets in Iowa. The interim study committee shall focus on energy-related topics including grids, reliable energy production, Iowa energy production, the midcontinent independent system operator, nuclear energy, backup systems, preventing decommissioning, large energy users, and the short-term benefits for stockholders of an energy utility and long-term consequences for customers. The bill provides the energy policy interim study committee with the authority to issue a subpoena upon a majority vote of the interim study committee or the signature of the chairperson. The bill provides that the interim study committee shall meet during the 2024 legislative interim and submit a report to the general assembly by December 15, 2024.