91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 779: Relating to persons eligible for special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
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
Senate subcommittee · named January 26, 2026
- Sen. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Mark Costello (R) · mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: American Legion of Iowa
In plain words
- March 5, 2025Filed in the House
- March 17, 2025Passed the House, 96–0
- March 18, 2025Arrived in the Senate
- March 25, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Salmon, Costello and Dotzler
- February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
- February 17, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
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/HF779