SSB 1093 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to fur-bearing animals, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps and snares, and maximum fur dealer license fees.

This bill modifies Iowa's regulations for fur-bearing animals. It allows property owners or their agents to alter beaver dams to protect property (previously requiring written permission), requires traps/snares to display a department-issued ID number instead of full name/address, and caps annual fur dealer license fees at $50 (down from current rates of $264 for residents and $586.50 for nonresidents). These changes directly affect landowners dealing with beaver damage, trappers using traps, and fur dealers seeking licenses. The bill focuses on practical administrative updates to existing wildlife management rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 260.
legislature
Feb 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2025 1:30PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Sweeney, Celsi, and Zumbach.
legislature
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources and Environment.
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