Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SF561 — A bill for an act allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 432.

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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 March 06, 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 allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend. S.J. 492.

  2. Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 432.

Sponsors

  • TRONE GARRIOTT, WAHLS, ZIMMER, DONAHUE, DOTZLER, WEINER, BLAKE and TOWNSEND · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • TRONE GARRIOTT, WAHLS, ZIMMER, DONAHUE, DOTZLER, WEINER, BLAKE and TOWNSEND

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SF561 do?
A bill for an act allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state.
Who sponsors SF561?
SF561 is sponsored by TRONE GARRIOTT, WAHLS, ZIMMER, DONAHUE, DOTZLER, WEINER, BLAKE and TOWNSEND.
What is the current status of SF561?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF561?
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