91st General Assembly
Relating to the compatibility of passenger vehicles rented or leased by the state with biodiesel blended fuel classified as B-20 or higher, and including applicability provisions
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee
The story so far
AI summary On February 9, 2026, the bill was introduced and referred to the State Government committee. The subcommittee recommended passage on February 11, and the committee approved the bill on February 19. On March 5, the House passed HF 2671 with a vote of 85 yes and 1 no after adopting amendment H-8159. On March 31, the Senate passed HF 2671 with a vote of 46 yes and 0 no after adopting amendment S-5143, which replaced the entire bill, and amendment S-5147. The House passed the bill again on April 1 with a vote of 92 yes and 0 no. The bill was withdrawn on March 31, 2026.1
What it was written from
- Current status: Withdrawn (2026-03-31)
- 2026-02-09 [as SSB 3122]: Introduced, referred to State Government.
- 2026-02-09 [as SSB 3122]: Subcommittee: Guth, Driscoll, and Townsend.
- 2026-02-09 [as SSB 3122]: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 3:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
- 2026-02-11 [as SSB 3122]: Subcommittee recommends passage.
- 2026-02-19: Committee report, approving bill.
- 2026-03-19: Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
- 2026-03-31: Amendment S-5143 filed, adopted.
- 2026-03-31: HF 2671 substituted.
- 2026-03-05: H-8159 adopted
- 2026-03-31: S-5143 (replaces the whole bill) adopted
- 2026-03-31: S-5147 adopted
- 2026-03-05: House vote on HF 2671, 85 yes and 1 no
- 2026-03-31: Senate vote on HF 2671, 46 yes and 0 no
- 2026-04-01: House vote on HF 2671, 92 yes and 0 no
Written November 14, 2026.
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 31, 202646–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202685–1
- Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026
HF 2671 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2671, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2671 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Companies that want to rent or lease passenger cars to the state must now prove that the vehicles can run on biodiesel fuel. This rule applies to any new rental or leasing contracts starting in July 2026. It makes the requirements for passenger cars the same as the rules already in place for diesel trucks.2
Read the official explanation
Under current law, as part of the department of administrative services’ (DAS) competitive bidding procedure for the purchase of a motor vehicle operating using an internal combustion engine powered by diesel fuel, a bidder must certify that the motor vehicle’s manufacturer expressly states that the engine is capable of being powered by biodiesel blended fuel classified as B-20 or higher (Code section 8A.368(4)). This bill requires a private entity to make the same demonstration prior to being awarded a contract under DAS’ request for proposal process for state passenger vehicle rental or leasing. The bill applies to such contracts issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2026.
Changed since by amendments S-5147, S-5143, H-8159; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 9, 2026 (as SSB 3122). On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§8A.367
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