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SF 2074Died when the session ended · January 21, 2026

Relating to the labelling of ballots by county commissioners of elections

Sponsored by Sen. Sandy Salmon (R)

Topics:Elections & voting

Same legislation: HF 2195

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary County election officials would be required to put a label on every ballot used during primary and general elections. These labels must show how each person voted, including which specific type of absentee ballot was used.1

Read the official explanation

This bill requires each county commissioner of elections to label each ballot cast at each primary and general election. The label must indicate the method by which the ballot was cast, including by differentiating among the available methods of casting an absentee ballot.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 22, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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

Creates§52.39

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 6 against · 3 undecided · Who →

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