This bill amends Section 474.3 of the Iowa Code to establish specific conditions under which the Iowa Utilities Commission may impose sanctions on intervenors in contested cases. It introduces a new provision stating that the commission cannot threaten or impose sanctions unless it determines that the intervenor has engaged in knowingly dishonest conduct or violated a criminal statute, and that this conduct has resulted in actual, quantifiable injury to the commission exceeding $500.

The bill aims to ensure that intervenors are protected from arbitrary sanctions, thereby promoting fairness in the commission's proceedings. By setting clear criteria for imposing sanctions, the legislation seeks to enhance the integrity of the process and safeguard the rights of those participating in contested cases before the Iowa Utilities Commission.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 474.3