HSB 673: Relating to residency requirements for fishing and hunting licenses

What it does

This bill relates to residency requirements for fishing and hunting licenses.1, a natural person can claim resident status if the person can meet any one of certain criteria. The bill adds to the list of criteria any person who is or was required to file a tax return in Iowa for the previous tax year. The bill directs the department of natural resources (DNR) to coordinate with the department of revenue to verify the person’s information. The bill explains that the department of revenue will not provide any more information to DNR than what is necessary to confirm the required tax status.

House subcommittee · named February 4, 2026

• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R) · jane.bloomingdale@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 7 against

Against: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Sportsmans Club; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever

In plain words

1. February 4, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 4, 2026House subcommittee named: Bloomingdale, Baeth and Wulf
3. February 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 14–7
6. February 20, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2657