A bill for an act 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.
This bill requires the state of Iowa to only rent or lease passenger vehicles with diesel engines that manufacturers confirm can run on biodiesel blends of 20% or higher (B-20+). It directly affects private companies bidding on state vehicle rental or leasing contracts by mandating they provide manufacturer certification of this compatibility. The requirement applies to all new or renewed contracts starting July 1, 2026, extending an existing rule currently used for state vehicle purchases. This ensures state-leased vehicles are compatible with higher-blend biodiesel fuel without altering vehicle performance standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Feb 23, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2671.
legislature
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 0. Excused, 2.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 12:45PM House Lounge 2.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Dunwell, Cooling and Hora.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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