SF 2188 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the excise tax on certain ethanol blended gasoline purchased exclusively for use in an implement of husbandry used in agricultural production.

This bill exempts ethanol-blended gasoline containing 85% or more ethanol (like E85) from Iowa's excise tax when purchased exclusively for use in farm equipment (implements of husbandry) used in agricultural production. It directly affects farmers and agricultural suppliers who buy this specific fuel for farming operations. To qualify for the exemption, purchasers must provide a valid exemption certificate to the supplier, which must be signed, complete, and retained by the supplier for three years. If the fuel is later used outside agricultural production, the purchaser must pay the excise tax directly to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2493.
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/11/2026 11:00AM Room 315.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Taylor, Dotzler, and Gruenhagen.
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
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