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HF 2657Died when the session ended · February 20, 2026

Relating to residency requirements for fishing and hunting licenses

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Topics:Environment & natural resourcesState governmentTaxes

Same legislation: HSB 673

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
  4. Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People could qualify for Iowa resident hunting and fishing licenses if they filed an Iowa tax return during the previous year. The Department of Natural Resources will work with the Department of Revenue to check this information. The state will only share the specific details needed to confirm a person's tax status.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to residency requirements for fishing and hunting licenses.1, a natural person can claim resident status if the person can meet any one of certain criteria. The bill adds to the list of criteria any person who is or was required to file a tax return in Iowa for the previous tax year. The bill directs the department of natural resources (DNR) to coordinate with the department of revenue to verify the person’s information. The bill explains that the department of revenue will not provide any more information to DNR than what is necessary to confirm the required tax status. The bill makes conforming changes in chapters governing the department of revenue to allow the necessary information disclosure.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named March 23, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, April 1 · 12:00 PM · RM 102.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: April 1, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§422.20§422.72§483A.1A

How the Code works3

Lobbying

0 for · 7 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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