91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2081: Establishing standards for obstruction lights on wind energy conversion facilities and providing penalties
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill establishes standards for obstruction lights on wind energy conversion facilities. The bill defines “aircraft detection lighting system” (ADLS) as a sensor-based system designed to detect aircraft as they approach an obstruction or group of obstructions. The bill explains that an ADLS turns an obstruction light on when an aircraft is detected or if there is a system failure, and keeps an obstruction light on until the aircraft exits the coverage area. The bill defines “obstruction light” as a high-intensity beacon, typically red or white, installed on tall structures to warn aircraft pilots of the structure’s presence.
Sponsors
Rep. Dean Fisher (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 5, 2026
- Rep. David L. Blom (R) · david.blom@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Tom Determann (R) · tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Environmental Council
In plain words
- January 15, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
- February 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Blom, Determann and Zabner
- February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2081