SF 293: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@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. February 12, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 17, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Pike and Trone Garriott
3. February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 25, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 424