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Relating to fire fighting foam purchased by government entities
Sponsored by the Senate Local Government Committee
Topics:Cities & countiesPFAS & chemicals
Same legislation: SSB 3099
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 9, 202645–0
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- 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 requires the department of administrative services (DAS) to establish a master contract for the purchase of fire fighting foam from a seller whose product contains the greatest content of soybean-based materials without containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances or fluorine components. Under current law, DAS must establish master contracts on a competitive basis, and the purchase of a good or service pursuant to a master contract is deemed to satisfy competitive bidding requirements.
Read the full explanation
Upon the establishment of a master contract for a good or service, a state agency must purchase the good or service pursuant to the master contract, unless an exception applies. Governmental subdivisions may purchase a good or service pursuant to a DAS master contract. The bill also requires local governments with authority over a fire department to pass an ordinance by January 1, 2027, determining whether the entity will purchase soybean-based fire fighting foam.
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 January 29, 2026 (as SSB 3099). On February 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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 4, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§8A.316A
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Lobbying
14 for · 0 against · 6 undecided · Who →
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