IA HF892

Bill

A bill for an act relating to the size requirement of a farm unit for purposes of receiving special turkey and deer hunting licenses.(Formerly HSB 257.)

Introduced
03/07/2025

In Committee
04/03/2025

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to size requirements of a farm unit for purposes of receiving special turkey and deer hunting licenses. Under current Code section 483A.24, a “farm unit” is defined to include parcels of land in tracts of two or more contiguous acres. The bill amends the definition of “farm unit” to require the inclusion of parcels of land in tracts of 20 or more contiguous acres for parcels bought on or after January 11, 2027. Code section 483A.24 authorizes an owner or tenant of a farm unit to receive special turkey and deer hunting licenses for use on the farm unit.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the definition of a "farm unit" for the purpose of obtaining special turkey and deer hunting licenses in Iowa by changing the minimum land tract size requirement. Currently, a farm unit includes parcels of land in tracts of two or more contiguous acres. The bill introduces a new provision that for parcels purchased on or after January 11, 2027, the farm unit must consist of 20 or more contiguous acres to qualify for special hunting licenses. This change means that landowners or tenants of smaller parcels bought before the specified date can still use the current two-acre minimum, while new landowners after January 2027 will need a larger 20-acre tract to be eligible for these special hunting licenses. The bill aims to adjust the land size requirements for hunters seeking special turkey and deer hunting permits on their farm units.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Natural Resources (House)

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)

Official Document

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF892

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF892
BillText	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF892.html

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HSB257	A bill for an act relating to the size requirement of a farm unit for purposes of receiving special turkey and deer hunting licenses.(See HF 892.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 892.	Related
SF247	A bill for an act relating to the size requirement of a farm unit for purposes of receiving special turkey and deer hunting licenses.(See SF 555.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 555. S.J. 439.	Similar To
SF555	A bill for an act relating to the size requirement of a farm unit for purposes of receiving special turkey and deer hunting licenses.(Formerly SF 247.)	Referred to Natural Resources and Environment. S.J. 1058.	Similar To

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