IA HSB275

Allocates 40 of the 50 special nonresident deer hunting licenses to Iowa conservation organizations (determined by the Department of Natural Resources) and 10 licenses to the governor

Allows the governor to accept all, part, or none of the 10 allocated licenses; any licenses not accepted by September 1 are transferred to Iowa conservation organizations

Changes the stated purpose of the licenses from allowing "state officials and local development groups" to allowing "state officials and Iowa conservation groups" to promote Iowa's natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries

Defines "conservation organization" as an organization incorporated under Iowa Code chapter 504 whose mission emphasizes natural resource conservation or supports science-based natural resource management

Local or state chapters of national or international conservation organizations qualify under the definition