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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary New rules would stop the Iowa utilities commission from renewing permits for pipelines that carry liquid carbon dioxide. These pipelines would also be forbidden from operating for more than 25 years.1
Read the official explanation
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 25 years. Under current law, the commission may not grant pipeline permits for longer than 25 years.
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
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 13, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site