Bill
HF 2784
Sets a base $5 lifetime fur harvester license fee (plus processing) and creates a veteran-specific path for disabled U.S. veterans, with DVA verification.
HF 2784 proposes to adjust the fee structure for lifetime fur harvester licenses issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Specifically, it establishes a fixed base fee of $5 for the license, plus any applicable processing fee, and clarifies eligibility for a veteran-focused provision.
New base fee for lifetime fur harvester licenses:
The license would be issued upon payment of a fee set by rules adopted under section 483A.1, with a base amount of $5, in addition to any processing fee.
Eligibility for veterans (special provision):
The bill authorizes the DNR to issue a lifetime fur harvester license to a resident of Iowa who:
Application materials and verification:
The DNR would prepare an application form for individuals requesting a lifetime fur harvester license under this veteran-focused subsection. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) would assist the DNR in verifying the status or claims of applicants under this provision.
Definition of “disabled”:
For purposes of this subsection, “disabled” means the veteran is entitled to a service-connected rating under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 11.
Relationship to existing law:
Under current law, the license fee is established by the DNR through rulemaking. HF 2784 changes the basis to explicitly set a $5 base fee (plus processing) for qualifying licenses.
Qualified veterans and Iowa residents:
U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities who meet the federal criteria would be eligible for a lifetime fur harvester license under the veteran-specific provision, potentially at the reduced or standardized rate (effective $5 base plus processing).
DNR and DVA:
The DNR would implement the new fee (and process) and administer the veteran-specific licensing, including providing an appropriate application. The DVA would assist with verification of veteran status and disability claims.
Effective context:
The bill amends Section 483A.24, subsection 17, with terms that become operative upon enactment and subsequent rulemaking consistent with existing procedures for fee setting (as established by section 483A.1).
Rulemaking linkage:
Although the base fee is $5 in the statute, additional processing fees would still be determined in conjunction with applicable rules, maintaining alignment with current rule-based fee setting.
Legislative status (as of action):
Introduced on 2026-04-22 and placed on the Ways and Means calendar (H.J. 04/22).
Provides a clearly defined, modest base price for lifetime fur harvester licenses, simplifying the fee structure.
Establishes a targeted benefit for disabled veterans who served on federal active duty, leveraging cooperation between the DNR and DVA for verification.
Could influence participation in fur harvesting licensing among eligible veterans and affect revenue collected for DNR licensing programs, depending on the final rule-determined processing fee.
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