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Relating to the discharge of toxic pollutants associated with coal ash into water sources
Sponsored by Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to the discharge of toxic pollutants associated with coal ash into water sources. The bill states the intent of the general assembly is to protect communities, drinking water, groundwater, and air quality from avoidable toxic pollutants contained in coal ash. The bill prohibits electric power generating facilities fueled by coal and coal ash landfills from discharging toxic pollutants from flue gas desulfurization wastewater, bottom ash transport water, or combustion residual leachate into water sources.
Read the full explanation
The bill establishes compliance timelines for the prohibition. Electric power generating facilities fueled by coal and coal ash landfills that are in operation before July 1, 2026, are required to comply with the prohibition as soon as possible, but no later than December 31, 2029. Electric power generating facilities fueled by coal and coal ash landfills that begin operation on or after July 1, 2026, are required to comply with the prohibition prior to commencing operation. The bill directs the department to adopt rules necessary to implement the bill.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§455B.200
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Lobbying
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