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 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 previous environmental considerations.

Additionally, the bill introduces a significant change to the permitting process for hazardous liquid pipelines by explicitly stating that the Iowa utilities commission shall not consider climate change when deciding whether to grant a permit. This alteration shifts the focus away from environmental impacts related to climate change, prioritizing other factors in the decision-making process for pipeline permits.

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