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HF 238Renumbered as HF 780 · March 5, 2025

Relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations

Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Andrews (R), Rep. Mark Cisneros (R), Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R), Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R), Rep. Cindy Golding (R), Rep. Helena Hayes (R), Rep. Bob Henderson (R), Rep. Steven C. Holt (R), Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R), Rep. Jeff Shipley (R), Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R), Rep. Charley Thomson (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R)

Topics:Courts & civil lawEnergy & utilities

Same legislation: SF 225, HF 780

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Also covers SF 225 and HF 780.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 780 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 780 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to permitting for pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide. The bill prohibits the Iowa utilities commission from renewing permits for pipelines that transport liquefied carbon dioxide. Additionally, the bill prohibits liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines from operating for longer than years. Under current law, the commission may not grant pipeline permits for longer than years.

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

House subcommittee

Named February 11, 2025. On February 13, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§479B.14

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Lobbying

5 for · 2 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

HF 238RenumberedHouse companionSF 225Cleared committeeSenate companionHF 780Cleared committeefrom HF 238

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