HSB 512: Relating to matters under the purview of the department of transportation, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to matters under the purview of the department of transportation (DOT). CHAUFFEUR’S INSTRUCTION PERMITS. Under current law, a chauffeur’s instruction permit is valid for up to two years for the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, as a chauffeur when the permittee is accompanied by a person who possesses a valid class D driver’s license (chauffeur’s license) or commercial driver’s license and who is occupying a seat beside the permittee.1 defines a chauffeur as a person who operates a motor vehicle, including a school bus, to transport people for pay, with various exceptions.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Chad Behn (R) · chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Daniel Gosa (D) · daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Associated General Contractors of Iowa; Iowa Dept. of Transportation; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Sieck, Behn and Gosa
3. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Siegrist, Behn and Gosa
4. January 22, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
5. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee
6. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 19–0
7. February 3, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2268