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IA HF304
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce
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AI Summary
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Narrows the scope of alternative operator services regulation under Code section 476.91 to apply only to "incarcerated person calling services" rather than all telecommunications services from non-residence/business telephones
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Replaces definitions for "alternative operator services company," "contracting entity," and "end-user customer" with new definitions for "correctional facility" and "incarcerated person calling service"
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Subjects incarcerated person calling service providers and correctional facilities to Iowa Utilities Commission jurisdiction, tariff requirements, and all chapter sanctions
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Removes the requirement for the utilities commission general counsel to prepare a blank franchise form for electric transmission lines, eliminating the chair signature and official seal requirements
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Maintains the requirement that franchise applicants provide a general description of the improvement, name and address of the applicant, and terms and conditions of the franchise
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to rate-regulated utilities, including telecommunications and electronic transmission services.(Formerly HSB 65; See HF 2181.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2181.
1/27/2026