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SF 193

A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa SF 193 adjusts the fee charged to commercial vehicle operators for duplicate interstate fuel use tax permits and licenses.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 611.
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Bill Summary · SF 193

Legislative bill overview

SF 193 addresses the fee structure for duplicate or replacement interstate fuel use tax permits and licenses in Iowa. The bill modifies how much commercial vehicle operators must pay when they need to obtain duplicate documentation for their interstate fuel tax compliance credentials.

Why is this important

Interstate fuel use tax (IFUT) permits are required for commercial trucks operating across state lines, and operators occasionally need duplicates due to loss, damage, or administrative purposes. Fee adjustments affect the operational costs for trucking companies and small commercial carriers, potentially influencing compliance behavior and state revenue from administrative fees.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on operators: If fees are increased, trucking companies and independent operators may view this as an unnecessary additional expense for administrative replacements
  • Revenue vs. fairness debate: Whether duplicate fee amounts should fully offset state administrative costs or be set at lower rates to encourage compliance
  • Impact disparity: Small operators and owner-operators may be disproportionately affected compared to large fleet companies with better administrative procedures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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