Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the definition of political party
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Taylor (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 A political party would be officially recognized in Iowa if its candidate for a statewide office gets a certain percentage of the total votes. Parties can also qualify if they have at least 2,000 registered members.1
Read the official explanation
This bill changes the definition of “political party” to include a party whose candidate for any office elected by the electors of the entire state received at least percent of the total vote cast for that office at that election or which has at least 2,000 registered members.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 27, 2025. 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