HF 2073 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to ballot contents for certain elected offices.

HF 2073 requires that for candidates running for offices with the authority to propose, approve, levy, or vote on taxes, their political party name must appear directly after their name on the ballot in at least six-point type. This applies specifically to partisan races involving tax authority, such as state legislature or local government roles that handle tax decisions. The bill also allows for party abbreviations on the ballot, provided both the full name and abbreviation are listed in the voter instructions. It directly affects voters by changing ballot presentation for these specific offices and candidates seeking those positions. The law aims to provide clearer information about candidates' party affiliations in tax-related elections.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 12:30PM RM 19.
legislature
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Harris, Lundgren and Nielsen.
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Austin Harris
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