A bill for an act limiting campaign contributions to political committees, and making penalties applicable.

HF 286 limits individual campaign contributions to political committees in Iowa to $5,000 per election campaign cycle (including primaries, general elections, and special elections). It prohibits both individuals from donating more than this amount and political committees from accepting such excess contributions to a single committee. Violations carry penalties, including fines up to $2,560 for a serious misdemeanor, and civil penalties up to $2,000 under campaign finance rules. This bill directly affects individuals donating to political committees and the committees themselves by imposing clear financial limits on campaign contributions.