HF 148 — A bill for an act relating to campaign finance, including disclosure report and contribution requirements, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 358.)
Last action — Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 358.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
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The bill amends various sections related to campaign finance to include new reporting requirements and stricter regulations concerning contributions from foreign nationals and fictitious addresses.
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Section 68A.402
September 15 through October 14→ September 15 through October 14Changes the filing period for specific campaign finance reports.
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Section 68A.402
Each report filed under section 68A.402 shall separate contributions received from sources within the state from contributions received from sources outside the state and shall include separate totals for contributions received from sources within the state and contributions received from sources outside the state.
Requires disclosure reports to categorize contributions by source, distinguishing between in-state and out-of-state funds.
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Section 68A.502
A contribution or expenditure made using a fictitious address.
Declares contributions or expenditures made with fictitious addresses as illegal.
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NEW SECTION 68A.507
A foreign national shall not directly or indirectly make a monetary or in-kind contribution, or specifically promise to make such a contribution, in connection with a state or local campaign or election in this state.
Prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions to campaign efforts in Iowa.
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NEW SECTION 68A.507
A candidate or candidate’s committee shall not knowingly accept or receive a contribution from a foreign national.
Prohibits candidates and committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals.
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NEW SECTION 68A.507
A person shall not knowingly accept a monetary donation from a foreign national for the purposes of making an independent expenditure.
Prevents individuals from accepting foreign donations for independent expenditures.
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NEW SECTION 68A.507
A foreign national shall not directly or indirectly participate in the decision-making process of a person with regard to such person’s election-related activities.
Prohibits foreign nationals from influencing election-related activities in Iowa.
Action History
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Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 358.
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Committee report, recommending passage.
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Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2021 8:00AM House Lounge 2.
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Subcommittee: Bossman, Boden and Konfrst.
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Introduced, referred to State Government.
Sponsors
- P. Thompson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Co-sponsors (0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HF 148?
- HF 148 is sponsored by Thompson, P..
- What is the current status of HF 148?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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