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IA HF2729
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Meyer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits gas and electric public utilities from implementing any new or changed rates, charges, schedules, or regulations that would increase customer bills on or before December 31, 2030.
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Bars automatic rate adjustments under any schedule, tariff, or agreement that would result in increased gas or electric service charges through December 31, 2030.
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Amends Iowa Code sections 476.1A, 476.1B, 476.1C, and 476.6 to establish the rate increase moratorium across different utility regulatory frameworks.
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Applies the prohibition to utilities not otherwise subject to Utilities Commission regulation, extending the freeze to a broader range of gas utilities.
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Takes effect upon enactment and applies to both rate-regulated utilities and those using automatic adjustment mechanisms for transmission costs.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing a temporary prohibition on an increase in rates or charges by gas and electric public utilities, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 603.
3/9/2026