SF 424: 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 March 23, 2026

• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@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 25, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. February 25, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. June 16, 2025Sent to the Senate Natural Resources and Environment committee
4. January 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Bennett and Evans
5. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 17, 2026Passed the Senate, 43–0
8. March 17, 2026Arrived in the House
9. March 23, 2026House subcommittee named: Wulf, Johnson, C. and Kurth
10. March 31, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it