Energy (Pipeline Infrastructure)

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SSB 3063: A bill for an act relating to the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way.

This bill (SSB 3063) streamlines the process for utility companies to install power lines along Iowa highways. It requires the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to coordinate with utilities within 30 days of a written request, share highway project plans that might affect line placement, and cannot deny longitudinal line installations on highways unless safety or highway function is threatened. If denied, the DOT must publicly explain the reason within 90 days. The bill also limits utility right-of-way lease agreements to 20 years and specifies that lines must be installed parallel to roads without unnecessarily interfering with public highway use or land access. It directly affects utility companies, the DOT, and highway users.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines utility transmission line installations, facilitating energy infrastructure development without restricting renewable integration or increasing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SF 2069: A bill for an act imposing a tax on the transportation of liquefied carbon dioxide through pipelines, and providing for penalties.

SF 2069 imposes a tax on pipeline companies transporting liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) through or within Iowa. It charges $2.50 per metric ton for general transport and $1.00 per metric ton when CO2 is used for enhanced oil recovery (an oil extraction technique). Pipeline companies must file annual returns by March 31 detailing transported volumes and EOR usage, with revenues deposited into the taxpayer relief fund. The bill includes penalties for late filings or inaccurate returns, administered by the Iowa Department of Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on CO2 pipelines with revenue directed to taxpayer relief fund, supporting fiscal management through targeted revenue generation.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes lower tax ($1.00/ton) for CO2 used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), a fossil fuel extraction technique, indirectly favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · House Jan 15, 2026

HSB 507: A bill for an act relating to the exercise of eminent domain for carbon oxide pipelines, and including applicability and effective date provisions.

This bill prohibits using eminent domain to acquire land for, construct, or operate pipelines primarily transporting carbon oxide. It directly affects pipeline companies seeking to build such infrastructure through forced land acquisition. The law amends Iowa law to explicitly block eminent domain for these pipelines and applies to all new condemnation proceedings filed after enactment. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts carbon oxide pipeline infrastructure (energy infrastructure) by prohibiting eminent domain, directly limiting development of this specific energy infrastructure project.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks eminent domain for CO2 pipelines, hindering carbon capture infrastructure that reduces emissions, thus opposing climate action.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2025

SF 74: A bill for an act repealing provisions for land surveys in connection with hazardous liquid pipeline construction projects and including effective date provisions.

SF 74 repeals a specific Iowa law (Section 479B.15) that previously allowed pipeline companies to enter private land for surveys related to hazardous liquid pipeline projects by providing landowners with 10 days' written notice. This bill removes the requirement for pipeline companies to notify landowners before conducting surveys on their property. It directly affects landowners whose property might be surveyed for pipeline projects and pipeline companies seeking survey access. The repeal takes immediate effect upon enactment, eliminating this specific access provision.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals landowner notice requirement for pipeline surveys, facilitating fossil fuel infrastructure development (hazardous liquid pipelines) under energy infrastructure topic.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 23, 2025

SF 95: A bill for an act relating to common carriers and including effective date and applicability provisions.

SF 95 amends Iowa's eminent domain laws to raise the evidence standard for pipeline projects. It requires agencies seeking to condemn agricultural land for hazardous liquid pipelines (under Chapter 479B) to prove "public use" by "clear and convincing evidence" instead of the lower "preponderance of evidence" standard. This directly affects pipeline companies and landowners in agricultural areas, making it harder to acquire farmland for such projects without owner consent. The bill also clarifies that agricultural land cannot be condemned for "private development" without the owner's agreement. It takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to condemnation cases filed after that date.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts fossil fuel pipeline infrastructure by raising eminent domain standards, making it harder to acquire agricultural land for hazardous liquid pipelines.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRaises evidence standard for pipeline eminent domain, restricting land acquisition for hazardous liquid pipelines (transportation infrastructure).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 5, 2025

HF 238: A bill for an act relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations.

HF 238 prohibits the Iowa Utilities Commission from renewing permits for pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2). It sets a strict 25-year maximum operational limit for all CO2 pipelines, meaning they cannot operate beyond this period even if initially permitted for less time. This bill specifically targets CO2 pipelines, reinforcing a 25-year cap that already applies to other pipelines under current law but explicitly prevents renewal for CO2-specific projects. The bill directly affects CO2 pipeline operators and the commission responsible for issuing and reviewing permits.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts CO2 pipeline renewals, limiting carbon capture infrastructure for fossil fuel energy production.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRestricts CO2 pipeline operations (25-year cap, no renewals), hindering carbon capture infrastructure critical for emissions reduction and climate protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 12, 2025

HF 491: A bill for an act concerning common carriers and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 491 modifies Iowa's eminent domain laws for pipeline projects. It requires pipeline companies seeking to use eminent domain to first qualify as "common carriers" (transporting goods for unaffiliated shippers who retain ownership, not selling to the pipeline company). For hazardous liquid pipelines, the government must now prove "public use" with "clear and convincing evidence" instead of the lower standard. This directly affects pipeline companies seeking infrastructure rights and landowners whose property could be taken for pipeline projects. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts pipeline infrastructure development by raising eminent domain burden for hazardous liquid pipelines, directly limiting fossil fuel energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 10, 2025

HSB 67: A bill for an act relating to statutory considerations involving the atmosphere and climate.

This bill amends Iowa law to remove specific environmental goals from agricultural energy support and prohibits the Iowa Utilities Commission from considering climate change when reviewing pipeline permits. It deletes references to reducing petroleum dependency and lowering atmospheric contamination from fossil fuels in a section supporting agricultural energy industries. The bill explicitly states the Commission "shall not consider climate change" when deciding on hazardous liquid pipeline permits, requiring only that permits promote "public convenience and necessity." This directly affects pipeline companies seeking permits and the Commission's permitting process, shifting focus away from climate impacts.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves climate considerations from energy decisions, deletes fossil fuel reduction language, and prohibits climate review for pipeline permits - directly weakening clean energy standards and favoring fossil fuel infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes environmental goals from agricultural energy support and prohibits climate change consideration in pipeline reviews, weakening protections and prioritizing industry over environmental concerns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SF 225: A bill for an act relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation limitations.

SF 225 prohibits the Iowa Utilities Commission from renewing permits for pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide and sets a maximum 25-year operational limit for such pipelines. The bill directly affects pipeline companies seeking to operate CO2 pipelines in Iowa and the commission responsible for issuing permits. It amends existing law to explicitly ban permit renewals and ensure no CO2 pipeline operates beyond 25 years, reinforcing a current 25-year limit already in place for all pipeline permits. The legislation does not change the existing 25-year cap but specifically prevents renewal for CO2 pipelines.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits CO2 pipeline permit renewals and limits operations to 25 years, restricting energy infrastructure related to fossil fuel carbon capture projects.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits CO2 pipeline renewals and enforces 25-year operational limit to prevent aging infrastructure risks, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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died · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 736: A bill for an act relating to the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way.

HF 736 requires Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) to coordinate with utility companies upon written request to identify highway corridors for transmission line installation, assigning a project coordinator within 30 days. It prohibits the DOT from denying longitudinal transmission lines along highways (including interstates) unless safety or highway function is threatened, and mandates public disclosure of denial reasons within 90 days. The bill also limits utility right-of-way lease agreements to 20 years (replacing prior "extended" terms) and updates construction standards to allow lines within highway rights-of-way alongside roads, railways, and streams, provided they don’t interfere with public use. This directly affects utility companies, the DOT, and highway planning processes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFacilitates energy infrastructure development by streamlining transmission line approvals, supporting renewable energy integration through improved grid access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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