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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2731: A bill for an act establishing the percentage of income payment plan program to be administered by the department of health and human services.

This bill establishes a Percentage of Income Payment Plan Program administered by Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to help low-income individuals pay off unpaid utility bills. The program is available to those who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program, and participants cannot receive benefits from that program while enrolled. Under the plan, utility companies must stop collecting unpaid balances and stop charging interest on them, while the department creates a payment schedule requiring individuals to pay between 2.4% and 6% of their gross monthly income toward their utility bills. When individuals make their monthly payments, the department covers the remaining balance for that month and applies their payments toward the total arrears, with any remaining debt becoming due upon discharge from the program.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · Iowa · House Apr 7, 2026

HSB 767: A bill for an act creating sales and use tax exemptions relating to commencing or restarting nuclear electric generation facilities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill creates a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property, digital products, and services used to build, repair, maintain, or restart nuclear electric generation facilities in Iowa. The exemption applies to items purchased before, during, or after construction and restart activities, but excludes motor vehicles and requires facilities to provide exemption certificates to retailers. The law defines nuclear facilities broadly to include reactors, fuel storage, electrical equipment, safety systems, and environmental protection components, with eligibility requiring federal licensing and operation starting on or after January 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill includes retroactive applicability, allowing the tax exemption to apply to qualifying purchases made on or after January 1, 2025, and requires the state revenue department to issue guidance on documentation and procedures for claiming the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tax Incentives

signed · Iowa · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SF 2465: A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural items, the use of agricultural land, sales and use taxes, and veterinary practice and income taxes, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

This bill establishes funding and operational rules for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to promote state-produced agricultural products. It allocates up to $1.75 million annually for renewable fuel infrastructure at retail fuel stations and creates a Choose Iowa promotional program that allows farms and businesses to use a state logo for marketing their products. The legislation also creates two new purchasing programs: one that matches school district spending on eligible Iowa food products with state funds, and another that reimburses food banks and emergency feeding organizations on a one-dollar-for-one-dollar basis when they buy from participating Iowa producers. These programs are limited to specific food categories and include administrative caps and reporting requirements to ensure accountability.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2729: A bill for an act establishing a temporary prohibition on an increase in rates or charges by gas and electric public utilities, and including effective date provisions.

This bill temporarily prevents gas and electric public utilities in Iowa from raising customer rates or charges through December 31, 2030. It applies to all utilities providing gas or electric service, including smaller providers, electric cooperatives, and municipally owned utilities. The law prohibits any new or changed rates, automatic adjustments, or temporary rate increases that would result in higher bills for customers during this period. The Iowa Utilities Commission will oversee the regulation of this rate freeze for smaller utility providers. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 16, 2026

HF 2446: A bill for an act relating to wind energy conversion facilities, including requirements for development, construction, and operation.

HF 2446 requires wind energy developers in Iowa to conduct a subsurface and environmental survey before obtaining construction permits. The survey must assess risks to karst terrain, wells, septic systems, groundwater, and nearby structures, and must be shared publicly with local authorities. Developers must also maintain third-party insurance naming landowners and the state as insureds, and provide a legal opinion confirming the project isn’t a nuisance. These requirements apply to all wind energy projects seeking permits under Iowa law, directly affecting developers, landowners, and county permitting boards.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Wind

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SSB 3148: A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions.

This bill redefines Iowa's "national electrical code" to reference the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) instead of the standard National Electrical Code. It requires Iowa's electrical board to analyze cost impacts on average home prices before adopting future code changes, with the analysis published publicly. Sellers of single-family homes built after January 1, 2027, must inform buyers in writing if the home doesn't meet the 2024 IECC standards. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, affecting homebuilders, sellers, and the electrical board.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2668: A bill for an act relating to the regulation of public utilities, including virtual power plants and integrated resource planning.

HF 2668 requires Iowa's rate-regulated electric utilities to file integrated resource plans every five years starting in 2028, detailing 5- and 20-year energy strategies. It defines virtual power plants (VPPs) - collections of customer-owned energy systems managed centrally - as not public utilities, but mandates the commission create rules to approve VPPs only if they benefit customers in their service area. The bill also requires utilities to include detailed analyses of energy options, costs, reliability, and customer impacts in their plans, with public access to non-confidential data. This directly affects electric utilities and their customers by shaping how energy resources are planned, approved, and evaluated across Iowa.

Topics ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Utility Regulation

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 11, 2026

HF 2414: A bill for an act relating to the investment of public funds in precious metals, oil, and natural gas.

This bill requires Iowa's state treasurer to allocate 20% of general fund public money into investments in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, and 10% into equity investments in companies producing those precious metals, oil, or natural gas. It directly affects how the state manages its general fund assets, mandating specific percentages for these investments. The key mechanism is the mandatory reallocation of state funds toward these commodity-related assets, replacing current investment practices. This policy change shifts state investment strategy toward tangible commodities and resource-sector businesses. The bill is currently in committee after its February 11, 2026 introduction.

Topics ✗ Energy

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SF 2420: A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities, and the use of agricultural land, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

SF 2420 establishes the "Choose Iowa" program to promote Iowa agricultural products, directly affecting farmers, food businesses, schools, and food banks. It creates two new purchasing initiatives: a school program reimbursing 100% of costs for eligible Iowa-grown food (like meat, dairy, and produce) when purchased from enrolled farms, and a food bank program offering similar reimbursement with a $50,000 annual cap per organization. The bill also allocates $1.75 million annually for renewable fuel infrastructure and sets membership criteria for farms/businesses to join the program. These changes provide concrete market access for Iowa producers through direct financial support for local purchases.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SSB 3102: A bill for an act modifying the sales or use tax refund for biodiesel production.

This bill increases Iowa's sales or use tax refund for biodiesel producers from 4 cents to 5 cents per gallon of biodiesel produced in the state. The refund amount is calculated by multiplying the new 5-cent rate by the total gallons produced each quarter. It extends the expiration date of this tax incentive from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2031. The bill directly affects biodiesel producers operating within Iowa.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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