SSB 1117: Relating to sewer service by establishing a maximum rate increase charged by governmental entities

What it does

This bill creates a maximum yearly increase allowed for sewer rates charged by counties, cities, and intergovernmental sewer services. _____ percentage increase of the consumer price index for the midwest region, whichever is lower. The bill excludes increases to rates and charges planned prior to July 1, 2025, for repayment of debt incurred before July 1, 2025, from the increase limits. The bill provides that if rate and charge increases exceed the limits, the increased rate or charge shall be effective at the start of the budget year.

Senate subcommittee · named February 13, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 6 against

For: Iowa Manufactured Housing Association

Against: City of Cedar Rapids; City of Des Moines; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Iowa Rural Water Association; Iowa Section American Water Works Association; Piper Sandler

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 13, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Driscoll and Quirmbach
3. March 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes