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Relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations

Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Andrews (R), Rep. Mark Cisneros (R), Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R), Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R), Rep. Cindy Golding (R), Rep. Helena Hayes (R), Rep. Bob Henderson (R), Rep. Steven C. Holt (R), Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R), Rep. Jeff Shipley (R), Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R), Rep. Charley Thomson (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R)

Topics:Energy & utilitiesState government

Same legislation: SF 225, HF 780

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 780
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 780 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 780 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Under this law, the Iowa utilities commission would be stopped from renewing permits for pipelines that carry liquid carbon dioxide. These pipelines would also be prevented from operating for more than a certain number of 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 years. Under current law, the commission may not grant pipeline permits for longer than years.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named February 11, 2025. On February 13, 2025 it recommended 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 13, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§479B.14

How the Code works3

Lobbying

5 for · 2 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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