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IA HF286
IA HF286A bill for an act limiting campaign contributions to political committees, and making penalties applicable.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill imposes campaign contribution limits for political committees. In an election campaign cycle, a person shall not contribute more than $5,000 to a political committee, and a political committee shall not accept more than $5,000 from a person. A person who violates the bill is subject to penalties pursuant to Code section 68B.32D. A person who willfully violates the bill is guilty of a serious misdemeanor (Code section 68A.701). A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. A variety of civil remedies are also available in Code section 68B.32D for a violation of Code chapter 68A or rules of the ethics and campaign disclosure board, ranging from a reprimand to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new campaign contribution limits for political committees in Iowa, restricting both individual contributors and political committees from exceeding $5,000 in total contributions during a single election campaign cycle. The bill defines an "election campaign cycle" as the time period between elections for a specific office, with each primary, general, and special election considered a separate cycle, meaning the $5,000 limit applies independently to each type of election. This means a person or political committee could potentially contribute up to $5,000 for a primary election, another $5,000 for a general election, and an additional $5,000 for a special election for the same office. Violations of these contribution limits would be subject to penalties outlined in existing law, including potential serious misdemeanor charges that could result in up to one year of confinement and fines ranging from $430 to $2,560, as well as civil remedies such as reprimands or civil penalties up to $2,000.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 274. (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF286 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF286.html |
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