House Bill Introductions
HF 237 (Companion to SF 228): A bill relating to sanctions on intervenors in contested cases before the Iowa Utilities Commission.
Status: Introduced 2/6, referred to Judiciary. Passed subcommittee 2/19. Passed committee (20-1) 3/6.
HF 241 (Companion to SF 224): A bill requiring a utilities commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings.
Status: Introduced 2/6, referred to Judiciary. Passed subcommittee 2/20. Passed committee (21-0) 2/25.
HF 242 (Companion to SF 226): A bill allowing landowners subject to eminent domain to seek declaratory review from the Polk County District Court.
Status: Introduced 2/6, referred to Judiciary. Passed subcommittee 2/13. Passed committee (19-2) 2/25.
HF 259 (formerly HSB 75): A bill to include online posting for open meeting requirements, requirements for amended agendas and canceled meetings
Status: Introduced 1/23, referred to State Government. Passed subcommittee (3-0) 1/30; passed committee (23-0) 2/5.
HF 304 (previously HSB 65) (Companion to SSB 1143)(IUC Department bill): A bill that modifies the electric franchise form.
Status: Introduced 1/22, referred to Commerce. Subcommittee set for 1/27. Passed subcommittee (3-0) 1/27; passed committee (23-0) 2/6.
HF 404 (formerly HSB 81): A bill that establishes a Community Solar Garden Program.
Status: Introduced 1/23, referred to Commerce. Subcommittee set for 1/27. Passed subcommittee (3-0) 1/27. Passed committee (23-0) 2/11.
HF 578 (Previously HF 239)(Companion to SF 229): A bill making the Office of Consumer Advocate an independent office with the leader appointed by the Governor.
Status: Introduced 2/6, referred to Judiciary. Passed subcommittee 2/13. Passed committee (17-0) 2/20.
HF 610: A bill relating to the persons allowed to intervene in proceedings under the Iowa Utilities Commission.
Status: Introduced 2/26, referred to Judiciary 2/26. Passed subcommittee 3/5. Passed committee (20-1) 3/6.
HF 706 (previously HF 416): A bill relating to open meetings and open records
Status: Introduced 2/13, referred to State Government. Passed subcommittee 2/19. Passed committee (23-0) 2/26.
HF 834 (previously HSB 123)(Companion to SSB 1112): (Governor’s Energy Omnibus): A bill that makes changes to service territory law, makes changes to advanced ratemaking principles, creates rate regulated utility resource planning requirements, flexible rates for economic development, right of first refusal, land restoration requirements, energy and water infrastructure revolving loan fund and expands the construction of new anaerobic digesters.
Status: Introduced 2/5, referred to Commerce. Passed subcommittee 2/17. Passed committee (16-6) 2/18.
HSB 188: A bill allowing members of the general assembly to examine confidential records of government bodies.
Status: Introduced 2/17, referred to Judiciary 2/17. Failed to pass funnel deadline.
HSB 204 (Companion to SSB 1115): A bill relating to approval requirements for city utilities.
Status: Introduced 2/18, referred to Local Government. Failed to pass funnel deadline.
HSB 308: A bill expanding LIHEAP and assessing fees on utilities.
Status: Introduced 3/6, referred to Ways and Means.