SSB 1093: Relating to fur-bearing animals, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps and snares, and maximum fur dealer license fees

What it does

This bill relates to fur-bearing animals, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps and snares, and maximum fur dealer license fees. _____ fur-bearing animal or beaver dam except with written permission of an officer appointed by the director. The bill allows a property owner or the property owner’s agent to breach or alter a beaver dam to protect the person’s property. Under current law, all traps and snares used for the taking of fur-bearing animals require a metal tag attached plainly labeled with the user’s name and address.

Senate subcommittee · named February 4, 2025

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: Humane World for Animals; Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Corn Growers Association; Iowa Drainage District Association; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Sportsmans Club; Iowa Trappers Association; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division

In plain words

1. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 4, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Celsi and Zumbach
3. February 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 10, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 260