HF 107: Relating to operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on public hunting areas

What it does

This bill relates to the operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on a public hunting area. The bill allows for the operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on a public hunting area for the express purpose of removing a lawfully taken deer carcass. The bill requires the all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle operator and all passengers to wear a visible blaze orange vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls until the deer carcass has been removed from the public hunting area.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2025

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)
• Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 6 against

Against: Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever

In plain words

1. January 22, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. January 22, 2025House subcommittee named: Harris, Sexton and Turek
3. January 27, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2025Committee vote: 14–5
6. February 19, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 473