Bill > HF352

This bill modifies existing Iowa campaign sign placement regulations by clarifying when the placement of campaign signs on certain types of property constitutes a campaign contribution. Specifically, the bill amends section 68A.406 and 68A.503 to specify that campaign signs placed on property owned by insurance companies, savings associations, banks, credit unions, or corporations are not considered a contribution, unless the entity is in the business of selling signs. The key change is the addition of the phrase "in the business of selling signage" to several provisions, which means that most businesses can now allow campaign signs on their property without it being interpreted as a financial contribution to a campaign. This modification provides more flexibility for businesses to display campaign signs without legal concerns about inadvertently making a campaign contribution. The bill aims to create a clearer standard for what constitutes a campaign contribution in the context of sign placement, potentially making it easier for political campaigns to display signs on various properties.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF352