COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
SF 2471 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
Bill summary
The bill amends Iowa Code 483A.24(17) to set a fixed $5 fee for lifetime fur harvester licenses for eligible disabled veterans.
Iowa residents who are disabled veterans with a service-connected rating under 38 U.S.C. ch. 11.
Applicants must provide verification of disability status, with the Department of Veterans Affairs assisting the Department of Natural Resources in verification.
The cost per license is fixed at $5 plus any standard processing fees.
The bill was signed by the Governor on June 2, 2026.
Provides a tangible benefit and recognition for disabled veterans and increases accessibility to outdoor recreational activities.
Potential for administrative delays during the cross-agency verification process between the DNR and the DVA.
The exact volume of new applicants and the long-term impact on wildlife management fund revenue.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Efficiency relies heavily on the quality of inter-agency data verification between DNR and Veterans Affairs.
Analysis scope
Economic impact analysis is based on fee structure, not total program participation.
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