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IA HF639
Bill
Status
Vetoed
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
- Requires hazardous liquid pipeline carriers to prove common carrier status by clear and convincing evidence, demonstrating they will transport commodities for unaffiliated shippers who retain ownership or sell to parties other than the carrier
- Mandates all Iowa Utilities Commission members attend live testimony during hearings, with proceedings pausing if any member becomes unavailable; at least one commissioner must attend each informational meeting
- Grants automatic intervention rights in commission proceedings to state legislators, elected county or city officials, and any resident with a minimally plausible interest in the proceeding
- Prohibits sanctions against intervenors unless they were knowingly dishonest or violated criminal law AND caused quantifiable injury exceeding $500 to the commission
- Limits hazardous liquid pipeline permits to 25 years maximum, prohibits renewal of permits for liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines, and bars such pipelines from operating beyond 25 years
- Requires pipeline applicants to provide surety or insurance covering damages from construction and operation, including property value diminution, negligent discharges, and increased insurance costs for affected property owners
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to hazardous liquid pipelines, including common carrier requirements, proceedings under the Iowa utilities commission, including commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings, including allowing certain persons to intervene in such proceedings, including sanctions on intervenors in contested cases, and permit, permit renewal, and operation limitations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 240.) Vetoed 6-11-25.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor. H.J. 1236.
6/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce3/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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