Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to persons eligible for special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem
Sponsored by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Rep. Matthew Rinker (R)
Topics:TransportationVeterans & military
Same legislation: HF 292
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202596–0
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
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.
Read the full explanation
This bill makes persons who served in the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard, regardless of the number of years of service, and who were discharged under honorable conditions eligible to receive special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem. Under current law, “veteran”, when used in Code chapter (veterans affairs), and in numerous other provisions by reference, includes former members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who served at least years and who were discharged under honorable conditions; members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who were activated for federal duty, other than training, for a minimum aggregate of days, and were discharged under honorable conditions or were retired in accordance with federal law; and members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who have served at least years and who continue to serve.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named January 26, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§321.34
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Lobbying
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