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Iowa House Bill HF2168

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2168

Introduced
1/25/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
1/25/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, and delinquent payment penalties.(Formerly HF 638, HSB 210; See HF 2675.)

Impact

HF2168 is expected to bolster the regulatory framework governing campaign finances in Iowa significantly. By establishing stricter compliance measures, such as suspending driver's licenses for individuals with delinquent penalties, the bill aims to improve the collection of fines and enhance the board's enforcement capabilities. This will likely affect both political committees and individual candidates, offering the board more authority to ensure adherence to campaign finance laws, thus promoting transparency and integrity in political financing.

Summary

House File 2168 addresses various aspects related to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, focusing on campaign finance, filing deadlines, and penalties for delinquent payments. The bill modifies existing laws to streamline the requirements for political committees and candidates, including mandates for electronic filing of disclosures and documentation. Notably, it introduces changes to the definition of published material in campaign advertising, extending it to include digital mediums such as radio and internet platforms while imposing specific attribution statement guidelines to ensure accountability.

Contention

While the bill has been framed as a necessary step toward improving campaign finance regulations, there may be pushback regarding the implications of stricter penalties and the requirement for expansive electronic disclosures. Critics might argue that these measures could disproportionately burden smaller or newly established political entities, leading to concerns about fairness in the political process. Additionally, the requirement for clear attribution statements in adverts may spark debates over free speech and the manner in which political messaging is communicated.

Latest HF2168 Activity

Companion Bills

IA HSB210

Related A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, authorized gifts, and delinquent payment penalties.(See HF 638, HF 2168, HF 2675.)

IA HF638

Similar To A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, authorized gifts, and delinquent payment penalties.(Formerly HSB 210; See HF 2168, HF 2675.)

IA HF2675

Similar To A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, and delinquent payment penalties.(Formerly HF 2168, HF 638, HSB 210.)

Similar Bills

IA HF2675

A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, and delinquent payment penalties.(Formerly HF 2168, HF 638, HSB 210.)

IA HSB210

A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, authorized gifts, and delinquent payment penalties.(See HF 638, HF 2168, HF 2675.)

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IA HF638

A bill for an act relating to matters before the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, including campaign finance filings, attribution statements, authorized gifts, and delinquent payment penalties.(Formerly HSB 210; See HF 2168, HF 2675.)

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