Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIowaEnacted
HF 992: A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
HF 992 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
45OUT OF 100
Score:45/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the Iowa Code to increase the maximum allowable fee for obtaining duplicate copies or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses from 50 cents to $1.00.
Who is affected
Commercial motor carriers and common carriers operating interstate vehicles in or through Iowa.
Requirements and enforcement
Entities requiring duplicate documentation for interstate fuel use compliance must pay the new maximum fee of $1.00 per issuance.
Costs and funding
An increase of $0.50 per document request.
When it takes effect
Effective upon enactment (signed by Governor June 2026).
Potential benefits
Ensures that administrative fees charged to motor carriers better cover the cost of issuing permits.
Risks and tradeoffs
Small incremental increases contribute to the overall regulatory compliance burden for transport companies.
What is still unknown
Not stated whether the Department of Revenue will immediately implement the full $1.00 increase or use a tiered approach.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Aligns administrative fee revenue with current processing costs.
- Maintains consistency in regulatory evidence for interstate carriers.
- Provides predictable cost structures for licensing.
Risks
- Increases the direct operating cost for commercial fleet businesses.
- Adds a cumulative financial burden for small-scale trucking firms.
- Represents an additional regulatory expense for compliance teams.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Minor increase in administrative costs for the trucking industry.
Analysis scope
Economic impact is narrow and limited to common carriers.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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