RSSSF 2068 – Civil penalties for the killing of bald eagles SSB 3051 – Combination hunting and fishing licenses COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2068 establishes a $1,500 civil penalty for the killing of bald eagles. Currently, there is not a state fine for killing bald eagles. There was a fine when bald eagles were listed on [...]
Read the full story >>SF 2017 – Use of leashed dogs while tracking wounded deer SSB 3058 – Identification of ownership of deer blinds or stands COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2017 directs the Natural Resources Commission to adopt rules that would allow the use of leashed dogs while tracking a wounded deer. Tracking wounded animals with dogs improves the likelihood [...]
Read the full story >>SJR 2001 – Nullification of administrative rule requiring non-toxic shot while hunting mourning doves COMMITTEE ACTION: SJR 2001 nullifies an administrative rule passed by the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) on July 14, 2011, that would have prohibited the use of lead shot while hunting mourning doves by requiring the use and possession of approved non-toxic [...]
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Senator Bob Dotzler and Iowa Rivers Revival host a three hour float down the Cedar River. In so doing they educate the public about water quality and exactly how to get the most out of the Cedar River.
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The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Jace Mikels HF 461 – Attachment of tags to deer carcasses FLOOR ACTION: HF 421 requires a hunter to attach the tag that accompanies the deer license to a deer carcass within 15 minutes of locating the carcass or prior to transporting the carcass from the location it was taken, whichever occurs first. [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Jace Mikels SF 407 – Allow DNR to delegate authority to counties for semipublic wastewater systems FLOOR ACTION: SF 407 would allow the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to delegate to a county the authority to issue construction permits for semipublic wastewater treatment systems, which typically are used to serve a collection [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Jace Mikels SF 7 – Lowering the blood-alcohol content level for boating while intoxicated HF 461 – Attachment of tags to deer carcasses FLOOR ACTION: SF 7 lowers the legal limit for boating while intoxicated. The legal blood-alcohol content (BAC) limit is currently .10. The bill would lower the level to .08, which [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Jace Mikels SF 192 – Snowmobile registration fee increase SF 464 – Allow NRC to establish an open season on mourning doves FLOOR ACTION: SF 192 increases the annual fee for registering a snowmobile from $15 to $30 and increases the nonresident snowmobile user free from $15 to $30. The revenue from snowmobile [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Jace Mikels SF 407 – Allow DNR to delegate authority to counties for semipublic wastewater systems FLOOR ACTION: SF 407 would allow the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to delegate to a county the authority to issue construction permits for semipublic wastewater treatment systems, which typically are used to serve a collection [...]
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