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HSB 189
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 21, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 21, 2023
- Done: House committeeMarch 1, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 601
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 601 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 601 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Public utilities must give customers more notice before asking the state to raise their rates or charges. These notices must explain how much a typical bill might change, how the review process works, and how customers can object or ask for a public hearing. Companies must also send these notices using the same method the customer uses to receive their regular bills.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to rate increase notice requirements for public utilities. _____ application with the Iowa utilities board for the proposed rate or charge increase. The bill provides that a notice relating to rate increase information shall include an estimate of the bill impact for a typical customer, an explanation of the Iowa utilities board’s rate increase review process, and that the customer has a right to file an objection and request a public hearing. The bill provides that written notice of the increase shall be delivered in the same method that the customer elects to receive bills and other communications from the utility. The bill removes the requirement that the Iowa utilities board prescribe the manner and method that the notice is to be served.
House subcommittee
Named February 21, 2023. On February 27, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
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