91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2257: Relating to the siting and operation of renewable electric power generating facilities, and including retroactive applicability provisions
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to siting and operation of certain renewable electric power generation facilities. The bill creates standard-making ability for local authorities approving a renewable electric power generation facility (facility) proposed after January 1, 2026. The bill sets guidelines for a local authority to implement a facility setback standard, which shall include a facility’s distance from specified existing buildings based on the facility’s height. The local authority must include a process for an owner of an abutting dwelling, nonparticipating property, or community building to waive the setback standards.
Sponsors
Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Monica Kurth (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club
In plain words
- February 3, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
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/HF2257