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IA SSB3101
SB
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Natural Resources And Environment
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AI Summary
- Director of Natural Resources must maintain an office at or near the state capitol complex that is open at all reasonable times for public business, clarifying existing language.
- Temporary conservation officers may be appointed for up to six months with peace officer powers to enforce natural resources laws, with authority now explicitly extended to sections 455A.14A and 455A.14B.
- Powers and duties concerning state preserves are transferred from the Department of Natural Resources to the Natural Resources Commission, including approval of dedications, recording articles with county recorders, and findings of public necessity.
- State park user fee pilot programs are authorized as referenced in the bill title, allowing the department to test alternative fee structures.
- Age requirements for hunting deer with pistols or revolvers are addressed, though specific age thresholds are not detailed in the visible text portion.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to natural resources, including office locations of the director of natural resources, state park user fee pilot programs, the delegation of powers and duties concerning state preserves, and age requirements for hunting deer with pistols or revolvers.(See SF 2230.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available