Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Legislation
UPDATE: the governor vetoed HF639.
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill to protect Iowans from Summit’s proposed carbon pipeline - HF639! Unfortunately, they did not pass a ban on eminent domain for carbon pipelines this session. However, we will be back in 2026 to make sure we get a ban on eminent domain for carbon pipelines just like South Dakota and Minnesota have.
HF639, is an omnibus bill that included multiple provisions like
intervenor rights
liability protections
strengthening common carrier language because only a common carrier can exercise eminent domain
requiring that an applicant for a permit must establish that the pipeline is for public use in order to get eminent domain
requiring all members of the utilities commission to be present at a hearing where testimony will be given
requiring at least one member of the utilities commission be present at informational meetings on a project that will be coming before the Commission
and more.
Please contact the Governor and ask that she sign HF639. Governor's Office Phone: 515-281-5211. Register your Opinion with the Governor - click here
