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89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 618: HSB 618

Became HF 2342 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Under current law, every vehicle registration plate issued by a county treasurer must display the name of the county, including any special registration plates issued pursuant to Code section 321.34, with limited exceptions. This bill makes displaying the name of the county on such plates optional and strikes an outdated reference in Code section 321.166. Under current law, it is unlawful for the owner of a vehicle to place any frame around or over the registration plate which does not permit full view of all numerals and letters printed on the registration plate, including the county name. A violation of this provision is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine of $30.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 26, 2022

  • Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Steven Hansen (D)
  • Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Automobile Dealers Association

Against: Iowa Independent Automobile Dealers Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

  1. January 26, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
  2. January 26, 2022House subcommittee named: Bossman, Hansen and Mommsen
  3. February 3, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2342

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HSB618