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Relating to the organization of congressional district conventions
Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Shipley (R)
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 relates to the organization of congressional district conventions by political parties. The bill requires each political party to hold a congressional district convention to elect or nominate members of the party’s central committee, make nominations to fill vacancies on the general election ballot, and transact other business as required by law or required or permitted by the party’s state constitution, bylaws, or rules of the convention. The bill also requires a congressional district convention to adopt a district platform, which shall be transmitted to the party’s state central committee for consideration during the adoption of the state party’s platform.
Read the full explanation
Beginning in 2027, the bill requires each district convention to establish a district central committee composed of the chair and co-chair of each county central committee in the district, which shall elect officers. The term of a district central committee officer shall be two years and until the officer’s successor is elected and qualified, unless the officer dies, resigns, or is removed. The bill also requires a district central committee to enact bylaws, a copy of which shall be kept on file at the office of the state commissioner of elections. The bill allows a district central committee to organize at pleasure for political work as is usual and customary with such committees and provide for cooperation with party auxiliary bodies. The bill prohibits the participation of proxies at a congressional district convention.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§43.105
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