A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.(See SF 193, SF 611.)
Summary
This bill amends Iowa Code section 452A.53 to increase the fee charged for a duplicate or other evidence of an interstate fuel use tax permit or license. Under current law, the fee may not exceed 50 cents; the bill raises that cap to $1. The underlying permit system applies to vehicles operating into or through Iowa in interstate operations using motor fuel, special fuel, or electric fuel acquired in another state.
The bill does not change the substantive fuel tax obligations of interstate carriers or other covered vehicles. Those vehicles would still be required to carry proof of the permit or license, and the existing requirement to pay Iowa fuel taxes or make advance arrangements with the Department of Transportation remains in place. The bill is a narrow administrative fee adjustment affecting the documentation associated with interstate fuel use tax compliance.
Impact
The bill would amend a single provision in chapter 452A of the Iowa Code by increasing the maximum fee for issuing duplicate or substitute proof of an interstate fuel use tax permit or license from 50 cents to $1. It would affect the Iowa Department of Transportation’s fee schedule and interstate motor carriers or other operators who need replacement documentation for fuel use tax permits or licenses. No change is made to the underlying tax liability, enforcement provisions, or misdemeanor penalty for violating the fuel tax requirements.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be a routine, low-profile administrative change rather than a controversial policy shift. The bill’s framing suggests a technical update to a fee that may have become outdated. There is no evidence in the available record of opposition, amendments, or divided sentiment.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Because the bill only raises a small administrative fee, any disagreement would likely center on whether the increase is necessary or whether it adds a minor cost to interstate carriers and other permit holders. However, no committee testimony, vote record, or stated objections are available to identify any actual opposing viewpoint.
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.(Formerly SSB 1045; See SF 611.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.(Formerly SF 193, SSB 1045.)
A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses. (Formerly HF 695, HSB 203.) Effective date: 07/01/2026
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