SF 637: Relating to motor vehicle special registration plate decals created by a nonprofit veterans’ organization or associated with military service, and providing fees

What it does

Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is authorized to issue special registration plates with a space to display an organization decal. The DOT does not issue the organization decal. Instead, the organization is responsible for producing, administering, and issuing the decal. An organization must submit an application to the DOT for approval to issue a decal. An application must include proof of eligibility to issue the decal, a color copy of the completed decal design, a clear and concise explanation of the purpose of the decal, all eligibility requirements for purchasing the decal, and the fees to be charged for the decal.

Senate subcommittee · named January 12, 2026

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R) · kerry.gruenhagen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: American Legion of Iowa; Iowa Dept. of Transportation

In plain words

1. April 22, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. April 22, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. June 16, 2025Sent to the Senate Ways and Means committee
4. January 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Dotzler and Gruenhagen
5. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it