91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 134: Relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve. The bill excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from the definition of “livestock” in current law related to hunting preserves. The bill also excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from laws relating to violations of customary animal husbandry practices when injuring or killing livestock.
Sponsors
Rep. Dean Fisher (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named January 30, 2025
- Rep. Dean Fisher (R) · dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)
Lobbying · 1 for, 5 against
For: Iowa Corn Growers Association
Against: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- January 27, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
- January 30, 2025House subcommittee named: Fisher, Levin and Sexton
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF134