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IA HF2239
IA HF2239A bill for an act relating to the organization of congressional district conventions.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the organization of congressional district conventions by political parties. The bill requires each political party to hold a congressional district convention to elect or nominate members of the party’s central committee, make nominations to fill vacancies on the general election ballot, and transact other business as required by law or required or permitted by the party’s state constitution, bylaws, or rules of the convention. The bill also requires a congressional district convention to adopt a district platform, which shall be transmitted to the party’s state central committee for consideration during the adoption of the state party’s platform. Beginning in 2027, the bill requires each district convention to establish a district central committee composed of the chair and co-chair of each county central committee in the district, which shall elect officers. The term of a district central committee officer shall be two years and until the officer’s successor is elected and qualified, unless the officer dies, resigns, or is removed. The bill also requires a district central committee to enact bylaws, a copy of which shall be kept on file at the office of the state commissioner of elections. The bill allows a district central committee to organize at pleasure for political work as is usual and customary with such committees and provide for cooperation with party auxiliary bodies. The bill prohibits the participation of proxies at a congressional district convention.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that each political party must hold a congressional district convention, which is a meeting of party members within a specific geographic area that elects representatives to Congress. These conventions will be responsible for electing or nominating members to the party's central committee, filling any vacancies on the general election ballot, and conducting other necessary party business. A key new requirement is that each district convention must create a district platform, which will then be sent to the state central committee for consideration when developing the state party's platform. Starting in 2027, these conventions will also establish a district central committee, comprised of the chairs and co-chairs of each county central committee within the district, and this committee will elect its own officers for two-year terms. Furthermore, each district central committee must create and file bylaws with the state commissioner of elections, and they are permitted to organize for political activities and cooperate with other party groups. Importantly, the bill prohibits the use of proxies, meaning individuals cannot vote on behalf of absent members, at these congressional district conventions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 188. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2239 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2239.html |
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