HF 2104 (LSB 5146HV (1) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2104

BY  COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

(SUCCESSOR TO 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 6A.22, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  3.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire right-of-way for, construct, or operate a pipeline for the primary purpose of transporting carbon oxide.
    Sec. 2.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
    Sec. 3.  APPLICABILITY.  This Act applies to condemnation proceedings for which the application filed under section 6B.3 is filed on or after the effective date of this Act.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill prohibits exercising the power of eminent domain for acquiring right-of-way for, constructing, or operating a pipeline that has the primary purpose of transporting carbon oxide.
   The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies to all condemnation proceedings instituted on or after that date.