HSB 275: Relating to the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses

What it does

This bill relates to the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses. Under current law, the director of the department of natural resources allocates nonresident deer hunting licenses for the purpose of allowing state officials and local development groups to promote the state and its natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries. The bill changes the allocation and purpose of the nonresident hunting licenses by allocating of the licenses to Iowa conservation organizations and of the licenses to the governor for the purpose of allowing state officials and Iowa conservation groups to promote the state and its natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries.

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Norlin G. Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. J.D. Scholten (D) · j.d.scholten@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Landowner Freedom Coalition; Iowa Sportsmans Club; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever

In plain words

1. March 3, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. March 3, 2025House subcommittee named: Collins, Gearhart and Scholten
3. February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Gearhart, Mommsen and Scholten
4. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it