A bill for an act relating to duties of the department of natural resources related to air quality including reporting requirements, certifications, data gathering, and rules references.(See SF 338.)

Iowa Senate Study Bill 1101 (SSB 1101) aimed to modify the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) responsibilities concerning air quality. Key provisions included:

- **Reporting Requirements**: The bill proposed aligning Iowa's greenhouse gas emissions reporting schedule with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual inventories, shifting the reporting period to cover emissions from two years prior.

- **Rule References**: It sought to update administrative code references related to emission fees and operating permits, reflecting changes in the Iowa Administrative Code.

- **Certifications**: The bill aimed to repeal the requirement for the Environmental Protection Commission to adopt rules for certifying solid waste incinerator operators.

- **Data Gathering**: It proposed repealing DNR's obligations to create a greenhouse gas inventory by collecting data from producers and to establish a voluntary greenhouse gas registry, as federal regulations already mandate these activities.

The bill was introduced on February 4, 2025, and was renumbered as Senate File 338 (SF 338) on February 17, 2025. SF 338 passed the Senate on April 7, 2025, and was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee on May 15, 2025. As of September 9, 2026, there is no record of SF 338 becoming law. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SSB1101/2025?utm_source=openai))

Media coverage on this bill is limited. The Des Moines Register and The Gazette did not provide coverage, and other sources did not report on the bill. Given the bill's technical nature and its focus on administrative procedures, it likely received minimal public attention. The lack of media coverage suggests that the bill did not generate significant public discourse or controversy.

In summary, SSB 1101 aimed to streamline and align Iowa's air quality reporting and regulatory processes with federal standards, with minimal public or media attention.

No media coverage was found regarding SSB 1101.

No media coverage was found regarding SSB 1101.