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This bill modifies existing Iowa election law to prohibit the establishment of satellite absentee voting stations on school property when certain school-related financial measures are on the ballot. Specifically, if a ballot includes questions about school bonds, instructional support programs, educational improvement programs, physical plant and equipment levies, or public education and recreation levies, a county commissioner of elections must reject a petition to create a satellite absentee voting station located on school grounds. The purpose appears to be preventing potential voter influence by restricting voting locations near schools when those schools have financial measures being considered. The bill amends Section 53.11 of the Iowa Code for the 2025 legislative year, adding a new provision that gives county election commissioners a mandatory reason to deny a satellite voting station request under these specific circumstances.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF245