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House File 2729 introduced: bill would temporarily prohibit gas and electric rate increases

Iowa House of Representatives · March 9, 2026
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Summary

House File 2729, read by the House clerk, would establish a temporary prohibition on increases in rates or charges by gas and electric public utilities; the bill was referred to the Commerce Committee and no debate occurred on the floor.

During introductions the House clerk read the title of House File 2729, described as “a bill for an act establishing a temporary prohibition on an increase in rate or charge by gas and electric public utilities and including effective date provision.” The clerk then referred the bill to the committee on Commerce for further consideration.

No member debate or sponsor remarks were recorded on the floor during this session. The bill’s title and referral were entered into the record; additional details such as the proposed duration of the prohibition, enforcement mechanisms or fiscal impact were not specified in the reading.