HSB 507: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain for carbon oxide pipelines, and including applicability and effective date provisions

What it does

This bill prohibits exercising the power of eminent domain for acquiring right-of-way for, constructing, or operating a pipeline that has the primary purpose of transporting carbon oxide. The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies to all condemnation proceedings instituted on or after that date.

House subcommittee · named January 12, 2026

• Rep. Steven C. Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 17 for, 12 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Americans For Prosperity; Bold Alliance; Climate Land Leaders; Heavy Highway Contractors Association; International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 234; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Kurtis Bower; and 5 more

Against: American Petroleum Institute; Gevo; Growth Energy; International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 234; Iowa Biotechnology Association; Iowa Corn Growers Association; Iowa Insurance Associates; Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRF); Iowa State Building and Construction Trades; Mid-American Carpenters Regional Council; POET, LLC; Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque

In plain words

1. January 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Holt, Thomson, C. and Wilburn
3. January 13, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 14, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. January 14, 2026Committee vote: 19–2
6. January 15, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2104