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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SSB 3178: Relating to wind energy conversion facilities, including requirements for development, construction, and operation

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill relates to wind energy conversion facilities, including requirements for development, construction, and operation. The bill requires an applicant for a wind energy conversion facility to commission a subsurface and environmental survey conducted by a licensed surveyor prior to the issuance of any local or state construction permit. _____ vibration or subsurface pressure impacts to wells, septic systems, waste lagoons, holding ponds, or liquid containment structures; contaminate cave systems, groundwater, or ecological areas supporting endangered or threatened species; or impair the foundations of existing buildings within one mile of the proposed site.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 17, 2026

  • Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

  1. February 17, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
  2. February 17, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Driscoll, Koelker and Weiner

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SSB3178