Relating to authorized methods of take for a resident hunting deer using a license issued to a nonambulatory person

Sponsored by the House Natural Resources Committee

Topics:Environment & natural resources

Same legislation: HF 147

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 1, 2021
Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2021
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 8, 202195–1
Done: Senate committeeApril 1, 2021
Done: Passes the SenateMay 17, 202145–0
Stopped: To the GovernorDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People who cannot walk can use a shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, or straight wall cartridge rifle to hunt deer. This change applies to residents using a special deer hunting license. They can use these tools during any deer hunting season except for seasons that are for bows only.¹

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This bill relates to the methods of take authorized for use by a resident hunting deer using a license issued to a nonambulatory person. Current law allows a nonambulatory resident to receive one any sex deer hunting license to hunt deer during any established deer hunting season using the method of take authorized by rule for the season being hunted. Under the bill, a nonambulatory resident receiving an any sex deer hunting license under this provision may use a shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, or straight wall cartridge rifle during any established deer hunting season except during a bow-only season as established by rule by the natural resource commission.

Changed since by amendment S-3113; see Amendments.

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Named March 10, 2021. On March 16, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§483A.8C

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