89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Wednesday, November 11, 2026

HSB 700: HSB 700

Became HF 2400 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to hunting untamed game livestock on hunting preserves. _____ The bill defines “untamed game livestock” as bison, sheep, and goats that are birthed and raised in this state for purposes of hunting on a preserve in this state. The bill includes untamed game livestock in provisions in Code chapter 484B (hunting preserves) so that untamed game livestock are regulated for hunting on a hunting preserve in a manner similar to ungulates. Those provisions include licensing, fencing, tagging, and health requirements.

Cost

See the fiscal note

While there may be an increase in fine and penalty revenue, due to the low number of convictions the fiscal impact is expected to be minimal. Table 1 shows the average cost to the State for each type of offense. Moneys collected from this civil penalty are dep…

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2022

Rep. Dean Fisher (R) · dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Kenan Judge (D) · kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Whitetail Deer Association

Against: Iowa Conservation Alliance; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; The Humane Society of the United States

In plain words

February 10, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
February 10, 2022House subcommittee named: Fisher, Judge and Mommsen
February 14, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
February 14, 2022Approved by the House committee
February 14, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2400