Pipeline Issue to Be Discussed Early in 2026 Legislative Session, GOP Leader Says

Pipeline issue to be discussed early in 2026 legislative session, GOP leader says

Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh said Wednesday he plans to introduce legislation allowing carbon sequestration pipelines and other utility infrastructure more ability to deviate from their state-approved route in an effort to address concerns about eminent domain.

Iowa Senate’s GOP leader to propose carbon pipeline bill

Senate GOP leader to offer carbon pipeline bill

(Radio Iowa) – The top Republican in the Iowa Senate will be sponsoring a bill next year that would give developers like Summit Carbon Solutions more leeway in altering the route of pipelines. It would also apply to other utility infrastructure, like transmission lines. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh of Spillville says for the past three months he’s been talking with Senate Republicans about ideas to resolve the debate over the carbon pipel…