SSB 1042 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists, and providing penalties.

This bill prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments (political subdivisions) from using tax revenue to hire lobbyists. It specifically bans using money collected through taxes to pay anyone who influences legislation, regulations, or official decisions. Violators face serious misdemeanor penalties, including fines up to $2,560 and potential job sanctions for lobbyists. The law aims to prevent local governments from using public tax funds to influence state policy through lobbying.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 493.
legislature
Jan 29, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 9:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee reassigned: Sires, Knox, and Webster.
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Knox, and Sires.
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
legislature
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