A bill for an act relating to persons allowed to intervene in proceedings under the Iowa utilities commission.
HF 944 expands who can automatically join (intervene in) Iowa Utilities Commission proceedings. It grants an automatic right to intervene to Iowa state legislators, elected county or city officials, and residents who have a reasonable connection to the case. Previously, these groups might have needed court permission to participate. The bill directly affects how utility rate cases and related disputes are handled by making participation more accessible for these specific groups.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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