HF 2064: Relating to fees for lifetime fur harvester licenses, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to fees for lifetime fur harvester licenses. Under current law, the fee for a lifetime fur harvester license is established by rule by the department of natural resources (DNR). The bill sets the fee at $5, plus any additional processing fee. Additionally, the bill requires DNR to refund a resident of Iowa who previously purchased a lifetime fur harvester license the amount the resident paid in excess of $7. Lifetime fur harvester licenses are currently available for purchase by residents of Iowa who served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty and who were disabled during military service. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

House subcommittee · named January 15, 2026

• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dean Fisher (R) · dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David Jacoby (D) · david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA); Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Coon Hunters Association; Iowa Sportsmans Club; Iowa Trappers Association

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. January 15, 2026House subcommittee named: Gearhart, Fisher and Jacoby
3. January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 3, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 3, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
6. February 5, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2293
7. April 29, 2026Withdrawn