The bill amends existing Iowa law regarding the support of industries using agricultural commodities and the considerations for granting permits for hazardous liquid pipelines. Specifically, it removes the stated purposes of reducing the state's dependency on petroleum products and mitigating atmospheric contamination from fossil fuel combustion. This change reflects a shift in focus away from environmental concerns in the context of agricultural energy production.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that explicitly prohibits the Iowa Utilities Commission from considering climate change when evaluating permit applications for hazardous liquid pipelines. This means that the commission will solely assess the public convenience and necessity of the proposed services without factoring in potential climate impacts. Overall, the bill represents a significant alteration in how Iowa's legislative framework addresses energy production and environmental considerations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159A.1, 479B.9