SSB 1166: Relating to applications for permits to construct electric transmission lines, pipelines and underground storage facilities, and hazardous liquid pipelines, making penalties applicable, providing fees, and including effective date and applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to applications for permits to construct electric transmission lines, pipelines and underground storage facilities, and hazardous liquid pipelines under the purview of the Iowa utilities commission (commission). The bill excludes the construction of pipelines, roads, electric transmission lines, or internet cables other than within a city or village from the definition of a public use, public purpose, or public improvement for purposes of eminent domain. The bill requires an acquiring agency to notify a landowner of the landowner’s rights in each purchase offer and creates a cause of action for a landowner when an acquiring agency fails to negotiate in good faith.

Senate subcommittee · named February 20, 2025

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 3 against

For: Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Land of the Free Action

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

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 20, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Blake and Rowley
3. March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes