Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations
Sponsored by Sen. Kevin Alons (R), Sen. Doug Campbell (R), Sen. Dennis Guth (R), Sen. David D. Rowley (R), Sen. Sandy Salmon (R), Sen. Jeff Taylor (R), Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 5, 2025
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- 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 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
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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 →
Family tree
Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title; check the text to be sure it’s the same idea.