90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 636: HSB 636

Became HF 2481 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to fur-bearing animals, including the establishment of a raccoon bounty program (program) and fund and the assessment of fur dealer license fees. The bill directs the department of natural resources (DNR) to establish and administer the program, which shall operate during the raccoon trapping season established by the natural resource commission (NRC) by rule. on the first Saturday in November through February of the succeeding year. The bill establishes a raccoon bounty fund in the state treasury under the control of DNR.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The total net cost to administer the Raccoon Bounty Program is approximately $860,000. This includes $677,000 for the RBF and an estimated $183,000 in increased net costs to the DNR. The fiscal impact of a new criminal offense cannot be estimated due to a lack…

House subcommittee · named January 31, 2024

Rep. Dean C. Fisher (R) · dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Trappers Association

Against: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever; The Humane Society of the United States

In plain words

January 30, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Environmental Protection committee
January 30, 2024House subcommittee named: Fisher, Sherman and Turek
January 31, 2024House subcommittee named: Fisher, Dunwell and Turek
February 6, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 7, 2024Approved by the House committee
February 13, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2481