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HSB 553

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: SSB 3035, HF 2316, SF 2308

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Also covers SSB 3035 and HF 2316 and SF 2308.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 10, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 10, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 31, 2024
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2316
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2316 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2316 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, if a county treasurer or the department of transportation (DOT) is not satisfied as to the ownership of a vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, or if a junking certificate has been issued for the vehicle but a certificate of title will not be reissued and the vehicle is years old or older, the county treasurer or DOT may register the vehicle. However, as a condition of registration, and before issuing a certificate of title and registration receipt, the county treasurer or DOT must require the applicant to file a bond with the DOT.

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The bond must be accompanied by the deposit of cash with the DOT or also executed by a person authorized to conduct a surety business in Iowa. This bill requires a person applying for registration and certificate of title for such a vehicle to first receive approval by the DOT and, depending on the DOT’s determination on the value and age of the vehicle, the applicant may not be required to file a bond. If the DOT determines the value of the vehicle is $1,000 or less and the vehicle is model years old or older, the DOT must notify the applicant, and the DOT or county treasurer may issue a certificate of title and registration receipt. The applicant is required to apply for a certificate of title and registration within days of the DOT’s notification of determination. However, if the DOT determines the value of the vehicle is more than $1,000 or the vehicle is less than model years old, the applicant is required to file bond with the DOT in accordance with current law.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

House subcommittee

Named January 10, 2024. On January 25, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.24§321.52

How the Code works2

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 11 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 553RenumberedSSB 3035Renumbered

90th General Assembly

HF 2316Became lawfrom HSB 553SF 2308Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3035