Iowa HF241 mandates utilities commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings.

Iowa HF241 amends the Code to require utilities commission members to attend hearings and informational meetings. The bill mandates that at least one commission member must be present at each meeting. If no commission member is available, the meeting must pause until at least one member returns. The bill also requires pipeline companies to hold informational meetings in affected counties before filing a petition for a new pipeline. These meetings must include a summary of landowners' legal rights and a review of individual rights statements.

Iowa HF241 mandates utilities commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings.

Iowa HF241 amends the Code to require utilities commission members to attend hearings and informational meetings. The bill mandates that at least one commission member must be present at each meeting. If no commission member is available, the meeting must pause until at least one member returns. The bill also requires pipeline companies to hold informational meetings in affected counties before filing a petition for a new pipeline. These meetings must include a summary of landowners' legal rights and a review of individual rights statements.