HF 505: Relating to noodling licenses

What it does

This bill relates to noodling licenses. The bill requires that a person noodling must purchase a noodling license. The bill defines “noodling” as a method of fishing for catfish using one’s bare hands or feet. The bill provides time of day, bag limit, size, and equipment restrictions on the license. The bill directs the natural resource commission to establish rules for the tenure and applicable fee of the noodling permit. A person who unlawfully takes a fish is subject to a scheduled fine of $35. A person who attempts to unlawfully take a fish is subject to a scheduled fine of $20.

House subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 2 against

Against: Iowa Conservation Alliance; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 25, 2025House subcommittee named: Wengryn, Barker and Kurth
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 14–7
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 832