This bill establishes a new special registration plate in Iowa, known as the Iowa Delta Waterfowl (IDW) plates, aimed at supporting delta waterfowl habitat conservation and hunting. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to design these plates in collaboration with the Iowa chapters of the Delta Waterfowl organization. The bill sets the special fee for letter-number designated IDW plates at $25, with an additional fee for personalized plates as outlined in existing law. The annual special fee for both letter-number and personalized IDW plates is set at $10, which is in addition to the regular annual registration fee.

The bill mandates that fees collected from the IDW plates be deposited into the road use tax fund and subsequently transferred to the general fund, with the appropriated funds directed to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for grants supporting delta waterfowl conservation efforts. The DNR is instructed to prioritize grants for state chapters of nonprofit organizations focused on habitat conservation and increasing hunting participation. Additionally, the bill specifies that the issuance of IDW plates will not be contingent upon receiving a minimum number of orders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34