HF639

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.

Vetoed·6/11/25

Iowa HF639 mandates insurance requirements for hazardous liquid pipeline permit applicants.

Iowa HF639 establishes insurance requirements for applicants seeking a hazardous liquid pipeline permit. The bill requires applicants to provide evidence of a surety or insurance policy that covers all damages from pipeline construction or operation. This policy must also cover any increased insurance costs or inability to obtain insurance for individuals due to the pipeline's presence or construction. If a person cannot obtain insurance or faces higher costs due to the pipeline, the pipeline owner must either purchase insurance for the person or reimburse their increased premiums.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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6 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Subcommittee

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce Committee

History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Vetoed by Governor. H.J. 1236.

May 22, 2025

House

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1224.

May 13, 2025

House

Message from Senate. H.J. 1146.