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IA HF288
IA HF288A bill for an act limiting campaign contributions, 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 on candidates for public office that are identical to those set forth in federal campaign finance regulations. A person who willfully violates the bill is, pursuant to Code section 68A.701, guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 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 the bill, ranging from a reprimand to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new campaign contribution limits for candidates in Iowa, aligning with federal campaign finance regulations (specifically 11 C.F.R. pt. 110). The bill defines an "election campaign cycle" as the time period between elections for a specific office, with separate contribution limits for primary, general, and special elections. Under the proposed law, individuals are prohibited from making, and candidates or their committees from accepting, contributions that would exceed the federal contribution limits during a single election campaign cycle. The contribution restrictions apply to candidates for any public office in the state. Violations of these limits could result in serious misdemeanor charges, which can carry penalties including up to one year of confinement and fines ranging from $430 to $2,560, as well as potential civil remedies such as reprimands or civil penalties up to $2,000. By adopting federal contribution limits, the bill aims to create more uniform and transparent campaign finance regulations at the state level.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 275. (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=HF288 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF288.html |
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