Relating to Iowa utilities board review of specified provisions and utility ratemaking procedures

Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee

Topics:Energy & utilities State government Utility rates

Same legislation: HSB 191

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 21, 2023
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 21, 2023
Done: House committeeMarch 1, 2023
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202396–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 21, 2023
Done: Passes the SenateApril 20, 202349–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

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What’s in it

AI summary The Iowa utilities board will study how utility companies set their prices to see if changes could make service more affordable for customers. This review will include input from utility companies, consumer advocates, and other interested people. After the study is finished, the board will send a report with its suggestions to the state legislature.¹

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This bill relates to the review by the Iowa utilities board (board) of specified provisions and utility ratemaking procedures. The bill provides that the board shall conduct an independent review of current Iowa Code provisions and ratemaking procedures to determine whether revised provisions and different procedures would result in more cost-effective rates that reflect a utility’s cost of providing service to its customers in the state. The consumer advocate, rate-regulated utilities, and other interested persons shall participate in the review. The board may utilize additional services to assist with the review and report. The board shall submit a report with findings and recommendations to the general assembly by January 1, 2024.

Changed since by amendments S-3168, S-3140; see Amendments.

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HSB 191Renumbered

90th General Assembly

HF 617Became lawfrom HSB 191