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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process
Sponsored by Sen. Dave Sires (R), Sen. Zach Wahls (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary This amendment would stop corporations from giving money or participating in elections and ballot votes. It does not change the rules for companies that make or sell election equipment. If voters approve this change, it will become part of the Iowa Constitution.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the participation of corporations in the political process. The amendment prohibits corporations from contributing financially or otherwise participating in election activity or ballot-issue activity. The amendment does not prohibit a corporation formed to engage in the creation, sale, or operation of election equipment from engaging in that business. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (92nd) for adoption, S.J.R. 2004 before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 22, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Lobbying
3 for · 1 against · 0 undecided · Who →
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