Iowa Senate Bill 654
Session 2025-2026
A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, maximum fur dealer license fees, and deer depredation, and making penalties applicable.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 2, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill pertains to wildlife regulations in Iowa, covering the identification and use of traps, snares, tree stands, and beaver dams. It specifies that a tree stand for hunting deer on public land must display the owner's department-issued identification number and introduces penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it allows the alteration of beaver dams to protect property and sets a maximum fur dealer license fee of $50 for residents and non-residents. The bill also addresses the labeling and checking requirements for traps and snares used for fur-bearing animals, along with licensing fees for fur dealers from other states.
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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
First Action
May 9, 2025
Latest Action
Jun 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
654
State
Iowa
Session
2025-2026
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
grade
Primary
Motion Text
Shall the bill pass?
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Absent
Yes
Yes
Yes
Absent
Yes
Drey
No
Hardman
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Absent
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Absent
Yes
Absent
Absent
Absent
Summary
Unavailable
Enrolled with Governor's Action
Introduced
Amendment H-8408
Amendment S-5216
Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Acts Chapter 1153
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06/02/2026
Senate
Signed by Governor.
05/11/2026
Senate
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
05/02/2026
House
Message from Senate.
05/02/2026
Senate
Immediate message.
05/02/2026
Senate
Passed Senate, yeas 32, nays 12.
05/02/2026
Senate
Senate concurred with S-5216.
05/01/2026
House
Explanation of vote.
04/27/2026
Senate
Message from House, with amendment S-5216.
04/27/2026
House
Immediate message.
04/27/2026
House
Passed House, yeas 66, nays 23.
04/27/2026
House
Amendment H-8408 filed, yeas 65, nays 24, adopted.
04/22/2026
House
Placed on Ways and Means calendar.
04/21/2026
House
Committee vote: Yeas, 24. Nays, 0. Excused, 1.
04/21/2026
House
Committee report, recommending passage.
03/11/2026
Iowa General Assembly
Subcommittee recommends passage.
03/09/2026
Iowa General Assembly
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/11/2026 12:00PM House Lounge 2.
01/29/2026
House
Subcommittee: Wulf, Gjerde and Hermanson.
01/13/2026
House
Read first time, referred to Ways and Means.
05/14/2025
House
Message from Senate.
05/14/2025
Senate
Immediate message.
05/14/2025
Senate
Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.
05/09/2025
Senate
Committee report, approving bill.
05/09/2025
Senate
Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar.
Sources
Record Created
May 10, 2025 2:06:29 AM
Record Updated
Sep 2, 2026 4:46:10 PM