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HF 860 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act prohibiting state and local regulations on fuel-powered equipment based on the equipment’s fuel source.

HF 860 prohibits state and local governments from enacting regulations on fuel-powered equipment. Specifically, it prevents these governmental bodies from creating rules based solely on the equipment's fuel source. This means state and local authorities can no longer implement policies that differentiate or restrict machinery because of the type of fuel it consumes.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local regulations restricting fossil fuel equipment, hindering renewable energy policy implementation by preventing fuel-source-based rules.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits regulations targeting fuel sources, weakening potential pollution controls by blocking local environmental rules based on fuel type.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 2 edits · Apr 18, 2025
MINOR
This bill was finalized and signed into law by the Governor, adding new definitions and restrictions to prevent state and local governments from regulating fuel-powered equipment based on its fuel source. The changes formalize the bill's text and add official signatures, making it an enforceable law.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same, but it is now officially enacted as law with Governor's approval.
TECHNICAL

Added official signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Governor, along with certification language, to finalize the bill as law.

Changed the format from a line-by-line legislative markup to a standard bill text format with numbered sections.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2025 · House Mar 19, 2025

How they voted

38–8
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 49
Apr 8, 2025
D Democratic16
6 Yea 8 Nay 2
50% Nay
R Republican33
32 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 39, nays 8.
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/27/2025 11:00AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Klimesh, Knox, and Webster.
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 84, nays 12.
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.