IA HF790

All Iowa Utilities Commission members must be present during any live testimony at hearings related to public utility regulation, electric transmission lines, pipelines, and hazardous liquid pipelines

Hearings must pause if any commission member becomes unavailable for any reason and cannot resume until all members return

At least one commission member must attend each informational meeting held prior to issuing electric transmission line franchises, pipeline permits, or hazardous liquid pipeline permits

Informational meetings must pause if no commission member is available and cannot resume until at least one member returns

Pipeline companies must hold informational meetings in each affected county at least 30 days before filing a petition for a new pipeline, with agendas including a summary of affected landowners' legal rights