Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SSB1042 — A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 401.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar.

  2. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 368.

  3. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  4. Subcommittee reassigned: Sires, Knox, and Westrich. S.J. 313.

  5. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 12:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  6. Subcommittee: Sires, Knox, and Webster. S.J. 66.

  7. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  8. Referred to Local Government. S.J. 1057.

  9. Fiscal note.

  10. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 406.

  11. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 401.

  12. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 493.

  13. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

  14. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 9:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.

  15. Subcommittee reassigned: Sires, Knox, and Webster.

  16. Subcommittee: Webster, Knox, and Sires.

  17. Introduced, referred to Local Government.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SSB1042 do?
A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.
Who sponsors SSB1042?
SSB1042 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
What is the current status of SSB1042?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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