IowaIowa bill would set biodiesel refunds at five cents per gallon
The withdrawn proposal would set Iowa biodiesel producers’ refund at five cents per gallon and keep it in place until January 1, 2031.
What it does
The withdrawn proposal would set the refund at five cents for each gallon of biodiesel producers make in Iowa. It would keep the refund in place until January 1, 2031.
Argument forProducers could keep more of their tax payments for each gallon of biodiesel they make in Iowa.
Argument againstA larger refund could leave less sales or use tax revenue available for other public needs.
More detail
The withdrawn proposal would set the refund rate at five cents per gallon of biodiesel made in Iowa. The refund would apply to biodiesel producers for biodiesel they make in Iowa. The refund amount would be based on the total gallons each producer makes in Iowa during each calendar quarter. The proposal would end the refund on January 1, 2031.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 2Withdrawn.Latest
- Apr 22Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2786.Minor
- Apr 21Committee vote: Yeas, 24. Nays, 0. Excused, 1.
- Apr 21Committee report, recommending passage.Minor
- Mar 31Subcommittee recommends passage.Minor
- Mar 30Subcommittee Meeting: 03/31/2026 12:00PM RM 304.
- Mar 26Subcommittee: Hermanson, Bloomingdale and Wichtendahl.
- Jan 14Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.Introduced
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