91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 292: Relating to persons eligible for special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem
Became HF 779 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is authorized to issue special registration plates with a distinguishing processed emblem depicting the word “veteran” below an image of the American flag to a motor vehicle owner who served in the armed forces of the United States and was discharged under honorable conditions.31), an application for special plates with a veteran processed emblem must be submitted to the commission of veterans affairs on a form prescribed by the DOT. The commission of veterans affairs must determine whether the applicant is a veteran and, if so, certify this fact on the application form.
Sponsors
Rep. Matthew Rinker (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025
- Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines (D) · ruth.ann.gaines@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: American Legion of Iowa
In plain words
- February 10, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Veterans Affairs committee
- February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Gerhold, Gaines and Hermanson
- February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 26, 2025Approved by the House committee
- February 26, 2025Committee vote: 16–0
- March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 779
- March 21, 2025Withdrawn
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/HF292