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Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.

Registered on 77 bills since the 88th General Assembly.

52
supported · 14 became law (27%)
13
opposed · 4 became law anyway (31%)
12
undecided
2
lobbyists

What it paid lobbyists

  • July 2025 – June 2026$0
    Bernard H Lettington · filed June 29, 2026
  • July 2024 – June 2025$0
    Bernard H Lettington · filed June 28, 2025
  • July 2023 – June 2024$0
    Bernard Lettington · filed June 27, 2024
  • July 2022 – June 2023$0
    Bernard H Lettington · filed July 3, 2023
  • July 2021 – June 2022$0
    Bernard H Lettington · filed July 7, 2022
  • July 2020 – June 2021$10,000
    Colin Grace $10,000 · filed July 30, 2021
  • July 2019 – June 2020$6,000
    Colin Grace $6,000 · filed July 31, 2020
  • July 2018 – June 2019$22,500
    Bernard Lettington · Kimberly Haus $22,500 · filed July 12, 2019

From client reports filed with the Legislature each July. Every organization →

Bills, newest first

  • HF 2674 Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling nonagricultural …
    91st GA · declared March 11, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HF 2402 Providing for the administration of a rabies vaccine to an animal by a registered veterinary technic…
    91st GA · declared February 17, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2295 Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, and including effective date prov…
    91st GA · declared February 14, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 2298 Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling nonagricultural …
    91st GA · declared February 11, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2674
    Undecided
  • HF 2348 Relating to animal torture, and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared February 10, 2026 · Signed by Governor
    For
  • HSB 640 Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and inclu…
    91st GA · declared February 8, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2162 Providing for the care and disposition of domestic animals, and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared February 2, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HF 2216 Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying p…
    91st GA · declared February 1, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 2190 Relating to requirements for proof of ownership of dogs and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared February 1, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 2016 Relating to requirements for proof of ownership of dogs and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared January 28, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2190
    For
  • HF 557 Relating to animal torture, and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared January 26, 2026 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • HF 2157 Relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and m…
    91st GA · declared January 26, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2521
    For
  • SF 2099 Relating to animal torture, and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared January 26, 2026 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • HSB 562 Creating a study committee on the feasibility of implementing wildlife crossings at certain highway …
    91st GA · declared January 22, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 2015 Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying p…
    91st GA · declared January 14, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2216
    For
  • HF 2063 Creating a study committee on implementing wildlife crossings at certain highway locations
    91st GA · declared January 14, 2026 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SSB 3002 Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and inclu…
    91st GA · declared January 14, 2026 · Renumbered as SF 2295
    For
  • HF 869 Providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving…
    91st GA · declared April 7, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HSB 245 Providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving…
    91st GA · declared March 2, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 869
    For
  • HF 559 Relating to animal abuse, neglect, and torture, and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared March 2, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 488 Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling animals other th…
    91st GA · declared February 25, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • HF 474 Relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection…
    91st GA · declared February 25, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • SF 296 Allowing police service dogs to receive emergency veterinary medical services while on duty
    91st GA · declared February 16, 2025 · Signed by Governor
    For
  • HF 227 Providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving…
    91st GA · declared February 14, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SSB 1095 Relating to county and city regulation of pet licenses and fees
    91st GA · declared February 9, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 496
    Undecided
  • SF 195 Relating to animal torture and providing penalties
    91st GA · declared February 6, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HSB 58 Providing for the ethical use of research animals
    91st GA · declared January 26, 2025 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 31 Allowing emergency medical care providers to diagnose and treat severe injuries suffered by police s…
    91st GA · declared January 19, 2025 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 2268 Relating to assistance animals and service animals, including reasonable accommodations for housing …
    90th GA · declared February 13, 2024 · Signed by Governor
    Against
  • HF 2318 Relating to bestiality and providing penalties
    90th GA · declared February 11, 2024 · Signed by Governor
    For
  • SF 2296 Allowing police service dogs to receive emergency veterinary medical services while on duty
    90th GA · declared February 11, 2024 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2180 Relating to bestiality and providing penalties
    90th GA · declared February 1, 2024 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 2031 Allowing police service dogs to receive emergency veterinary medical services while on duty
    90th GA · declared January 23, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 2296
    For
  • HF 533 Relating to care and choices at the end of life, providing penalties, and including effective date p…
    90th GA · declared January 14, 2024 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2018 Relating to bestiality and providing penalties
    90th GA · declared January 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 2040 Relating to animal welfare special registration plates
    90th GA · declared January 14, 2024 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 670 Providing for veterinary medicine, including the care of animals under the supervision of a licensed…
    90th GA · declared March 23, 2023 · Signed by Governor
    For
  • SF 541 Providing for veterinary medicine, including the care of animals under the supervision of a licensed…
    90th GA · declared March 11, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 358 Relating to taking certain animals that are deemed a nuisance
    90th GA · declared February 23, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    Against
  • SSB 1183 SSB 1183
    90th GA · declared February 23, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 283 Prohibiting the declawing of cats, and providing penalties
    90th GA · declared February 15, 2023 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 175 Relating to the taking of black bears, and making penalties applicable
    90th GA · declared February 13, 2023 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HSB 139 HSB 139
    90th GA · declared February 12, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    For
  • SF 234 Relating to the ownership of dogs, and making penalties applicable
    90th GA · declared February 11, 2023 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HSB 152 HSB 152
    90th GA · declared February 11, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 651
    For
  • SF 173 Relating to taking certain animals that are deemed a nuisance
    90th GA · declared February 6, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    Against
  • HF 191 Prohibiting a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or administering legislation specific to the …
    90th GA · declared February 6, 2023 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 89 Relating to the hunting of black bears, and making penalties applicable
    90th GA · declared January 30, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 175
    Undecided
  • HF 118 Relating to taking certain animals that are deemed a nuisance
    90th GA · declared January 30, 2023 · Became law (new number)
    Against
  • HSB 99 HSB 99
    90th GA · declared January 30, 2023 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2260 Providing for the adoption of certain animals confined by research facilities
    89th GA · declared February 17, 2022 · Signed by Governor
    For
  • HF 2211 Prohibiting a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or administering legislation specific to the …
    89th GA · declared February 3, 2022 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2135 Providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability i…
    89th GA · declared January 28, 2022 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 2104 Relating to animal torture and providing penalties
    89th GA · declared January 27, 2022 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 2035 Relating to service dogs and county or city dog breed restrictions
    89th GA · declared January 14, 2022 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HF 775 Concerning unauthorized entry or access, including placement or use of a camera or electronic survei…
    89th GA · declared March 30, 2021 · Signed by Governor
    Undecided
  • HF 623 Providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability i…
    89th GA · declared March 9, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 483 Limiting local legislation that prohibits the operation of an animal enterprise or the use of a work…
    89th GA · declared March 3, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HF 705 Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments maintaining certain animals, providing fee…
    89th GA · declared March 2, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • SF 435 Providing that a person does not commit animal abuse by acting in a manner consistent with customary…
    89th GA · declared February 23, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • SSB 1195 SSB 1195
    89th GA · declared February 22, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 483
    Against
  • SF 302 Relating to animals subject to complaints alleging mistreatment, including by providing for the insp…
    89th GA · declared February 10, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • HSB 170 HSB 170
    89th GA · declared February 2, 2021 · Renumbered as HF 623
    For
  • SF 143 Prohibiting a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or administering legislation specific to a do…
    89th GA · declared January 26, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 22 Relating to the hunting of black bears, and making penalties applicable
    89th GA · declared January 25, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 90 Prohibiting discrimination in housing provided to persons with a disability or disability-related ne…
    89th GA · declared January 25, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • HF 59 Prohibiting cities and counties from banning specific dog breeds
    89th GA · declared January 25, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 85 Providing for the protection of rabbits from mistreatment, and making penalties applicable
    89th GA · declared January 18, 2021 · Died when the session ended
    Against
  • SSB 3180 SSB 3180
    88th GA · declared February 18, 2020 · Renumbered as SF 2388
    Undecided
  • SSB 3170 SSB 3170
    88th GA · declared February 17, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • SF 2214 Relating to animals owned by certain enterprises, including by providing for procedures for the insp…
    88th GA · declared February 12, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • HF 326 Relating to damages assessed for engaging in prohibited actions involving eagles, and making penalti…
    88th GA · declared February 11, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HSB 556 HSB 556
    88th GA · declared February 6, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 474 Relating to animals, including dogs, that are subject to certain health and safety regulations, incl…
    88th GA · declared January 30, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    Undecided
  • SF 2029 Providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability i…
    88th GA · declared January 20, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • SF 369 Prohibiting the treatment of animals other than livestock and wild animals, providing for the rescue…
    88th GA · declared January 16, 2020 · Died when the session ended
    For
  • HF 737 Relating to the regulation of persons involved with animals other than livestock and certain wild an…
    88th GA · declared November 4, 2019 · Signed by Governor
    For