SF 260 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, and maximum fur dealer license fees, and making penalties applicable.

SF 260 amends several wildlife regulations in Iowa. The bill requires deer hunting tree stands placed on public land to be marked with a department-issued identification number and shields owners from liability if others use their stand. It also permits property owners, their agents, or drainage districts to alter or destroy beaver dams to protect property. Additionally, the bill allows traps and snares to be labeled with a department-issued identification number instead of a name and address. Finally, it sets a maximum annual fee of $50 for both resident and nonresident fur dealer licenses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action May 9, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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May 9, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 654.
Mar 12, 2025
Legislature · Reported by committee
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Mar 12, 2025
Legislature · Reported by committee
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/12/2025 12:30PM Senate Lounge.
Mar 11, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Subcommittee reassigned: Sweeney, Bisignano, and Green.
Feb 19, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Subcommittee: Sweeney, Celsi, and Green.
Feb 17, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
Feb 11, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee report, approving bill.
Feb 11, 2025
Senate · Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
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