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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 238: Relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations

Became HF 780 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Sponsors

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)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

  • Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Brian Meyer (D) · brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R) · mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Climate Land Leaders; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund; Iowa Farmers Union; VALOR Iowa

Against: American Petroleum Institute; Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRF)

In plain words

  1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Meyer, B., Thompson and M
  3. February 13, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee
  5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 20–1
  6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 780

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/HF238