Relating to water withdrawal permits and carbon capture technology

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2024
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committee
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to water withdrawal permits for carbon capture facilities and the duties of the department of natural resources. The bill suspends and prohibits the issuance of new water withdrawal permits for carbon capture facilities until January 1, 2025. During that time, the department shall evaluate Iowa’s groundwater and surface water resources to support proposed or potential technologies for carbon capture and purification, if pursued by industrial facilities with substantial carbon emissions. The department shall provide recommendations for legislation, focusing on water use policy for carbon capture technology and long-term prioritization of and protection for drinking water.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text