Relating to ballot contents for certain elected offices

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the political party of a candidate for election to an office with the authority to propose, approve, levy, or vote for a tax to be printed after the name of the candidate on the ballot.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 27, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Austin Harris REmail
• Rep. Shannon Lundgren REmail
• Rep. Amy Nielsen DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§49.57

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works