This 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 general assembly's previously stated goals of reducing the state's dependency on petroleum products and mitigating atmospheric contamination from fossil fuel combustion. The revised language emphasizes the importance of supporting agricultural industries without the explicit aim of addressing environmental concerns related to fossil fuels.

Additionally, the bill introduces a significant change to the permitting process for hazardous liquid pipelines by stipulating that the Iowa Utilities Commission shall not consider climate change when deciding whether to grant a permit. This alteration reflects a shift in focus away from environmental impacts in the regulatory process, prioritizing other factors such as public convenience and necessity instead.

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