A bill for an act relating to utilities commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings.

HF 790 requires all Iowa Utilities Commission members to be present during live testimony at utility hearings and pauses the hearing until all members return if anyone is absent. It also mandates at least one commission member must attend all informational meetings about pipeline permits or utility projects, pausing the meeting if that member becomes unavailable. The bill directly affects the commission's meeting procedures for utility regulation, pipeline approvals, and related public hearings. This ensures continuous commission participation during key decision-making moments without requiring formal meeting records.