Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2729: 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.

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Introduced, referred to Commerce.

Plain-language summary

HF 2729 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Brian Meyer (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Rick Olson (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Introduced, referred to Commerce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Meyer (Democratic); Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic); Bob Kressig (Democratic); Austin Baeth (Democratic); and 12 more.