Relating to eligibility to vote in a primary election or caucus

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
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 a person to have been registered as a member of a political party for the 120 days immediately preceding a primary election or caucus held by the political party in order to be allowed to vote in that primary election or caucus. The bill repeals provisions allowing a registered voter to change or declare a political party affiliation on the day of a primary election or by submitting an absentee ballot request form.

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

Amends§43.38§43.43§43.91§53.2

Repeals§43.42

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Family tree

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

• HF 2479 Relating to eligibility to vote in a primary election or caucus
  90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
  Cleared committee

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