SSB 1102: Relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve

What it does

This bill relates to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve. The bill excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from the definition of “livestock” in current law related to hunting preserves. The bill also excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from laws relating to violations of customary animal husbandry practices when injuring or killing livestock.

Senate subcommittee · named February 24, 2025

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Liz Bennett (D) · liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 5 against

For: Iowa Corn Growers Association

Against: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

In plain words

1. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 24, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Bennett and Shipley