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IA HF992
IA HF992A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.(Formerly HF 695, HSB 203.)
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Introduced
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, Code section 452A.52 prohibits a motor vehicle, other than a private passenger automobile, from bringing into Iowa any motor fuel or special fuel (including electric fuel stored in batteries) to be used in the operation of the vehicle in Iowa unless that person has paid, or made arrangements in advance with the department of transportation (DOT) for payment of, Iowa fuel taxes on the gallonage consumed while operating the vehicle in Iowa. Additionally, each vehicle operated into or through Iowa in interstate operations using motor fuel, special fuel, or electric fuel acquired in any other state must carry in or on the vehicle a duplicate or evidence of the associated permit or license. This bill increases the fee for a duplicate or other evidence of such a permit or license from 50 cents to $1. Persons choosing not to make advance arrangements with the DOT by procuring a permit or license are not relieved of their responsibility to purchase motor fuel, special fuel, and electric fuel commensurate with their use of Iowa’s highway system. A person who violates Code section 452A.52 commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $260 scheduled fine.
AI Summary
This bill increases the fee for obtaining a duplicate or other evidence of an interstate fuel use tax permit or license from 50 cents to $1 for vehicles operated into or through Iowa using motor fuel, special fuel, or electric fuel acquired in another state. Under current law, commercial vehicles (excluding private passenger automobiles) are required to carry documentation proving they have either paid Iowa fuel taxes or made advance arrangements with the Department of Transportation (DOT) for tax payment on fuel consumed while operating in Iowa. The bill maintains the existing requirement that these vehicles must have proper documentation and does not change the underlying tax or permit regulations. Vehicles operating in interstate commerce must still carry proof of their permit or license, and the modest fee increase from 50 cents to $1 represents a standard administrative adjustment. Violations of these documentation requirements continue to be classified as a simple misdemeanor with a $260 scheduled fine, ensuring compliance with interstate fuel tax regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means (House)
Last Action
Placed on Ways and Means calendar. (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF992 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF992.html |
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