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Relating to persons allowed to intervene in proceedings under the Iowa utilities commission
Sponsored by Rep. Charley Thomson (R)
Topics:Courts & civil lawEnergy & utilitiesState governmentUtility rates
Same legislation: HF 944
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 26, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 27, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 6, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 944
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 944 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 944 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary State lawmakers and local elected officials would gain the right to join in any legal proceeding held by the Iowa utilities commission. Additionally, any resident can join these proceedings if they have a believable interest in the outcome.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to persons allowed to intervene in a proceeding under the Iowa utilities commission (commission). The bill creates a right to intervene in any proceeding conducted by the commission for any person who is a member of the general assembly or who is an elected county or city official. The bill also allows a resident to intervene in any proceeding under the commission if the resident has a minimally plausible interest in the proceeding.
House subcommittee
Named February 27, 2025. On March 5, 2025 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: March 5, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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