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 engaged in knowingly dishonest conduct or violated a criminal statute, and that this conduct resulted in actual, quantifiable injury to the commission exceeding $500.

The bill aims to ensure that intervenors are protected from arbitrary sanctions by requiring a clear demonstration of wrongdoing and measurable harm before any penalties can be applied. This change is intended to promote fairness and transparency in the commission's proceedings, thereby enhancing the integrity of the regulatory process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 474.3