Lobbying
Which organizations registered for and against which bills, and how those bills fared.
The 2027 session starts Monday, January 11, 2027. Showing the 2026 session until bills are filed for it.
849
organizations463
lobbyists2,019
bills lobbied40,055
declarationsMost-lobbied bills
Ranked by organizations that took a side.
For Undecided Against
- HF 2041 Relating to state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration and customs enforce…26 took a side: 3 for · 4 undecided · 23 against
- SF 2119 Relating to obscenity exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions26 took a side: 9 for · 2 undecided · 17 against
- HF 2309 Relating to public library requirements for materials harmful to minors, and providing civ…26 took a side: 7 for · 1 undecided · 19 against
- SF 2063 Prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical rac…26 took a side: 10 for · 1 undecided · 16 against
- HF 2332 Relating to elective abortion and feticide, providing penalties, and including effective d…25 took a side: 11 for · 1 undecided · 14 against
- HSB 668 Relating to state policies, programs, and licenses with race, gender, or citizenship requi…24 took a side: 3 for · 3 undecided · 21 againstBecame law
- HF 2123 Relating to state entities, including by modifying provisions related to prohibited divers…24 took a side: 7 for · 2 undecided · 17 against
- HF 2171 Striking elementary and secondary student immunization requirements24 took a side: 2 for · 2 undecided · 22 against
- HF 2541 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 196524 took a side: 5 for · 2 undecided · 19 against
- SF 2027 Relating to the double up food bucks program, and making appropriations24 took a side: 24 for · 2 undecided · 0 against
- HF 2106 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…24 took a side: 12 for · 1 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2338 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …23 took a side: 10 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- HF 2557 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the ch…23 took a side: 11 for · 1 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2563 Relating to abortions including informed consent, dispensing abortion-inducing drugs, and …23 took a side: 9 for · 0 undecided · 14 againstBecame law
- HSB 669 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the ch…23 took a side: 9 for · 0 undecided · 14 against
Most contested
Bills with the most organizations on both sides.
- HF 2106 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…24 took a side: 12 for · 1 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2332 Relating to elective abortion and feticide, providing penalties, and including effective d…25 took a side: 11 for · 1 undecided · 14 against
- HF 2557 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the ch…23 took a side: 11 for · 1 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2338 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …23 took a side: 10 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- SF 2062 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…21 took a side: 11 for · 1 undecided · 10 against
- SF 2063 Prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical rac…26 took a side: 10 for · 1 undecided · 16 against
- HF 2078 Relating to resident dependents not enrolled in a public school or receiving an educationa…21 took a side: 12 for · 2 undecided · 9 against
- HF 2121 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …22 took a side: 9 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- HF 2336 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…21 took a side: 9 for · 2 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2366 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction an…20 took a side: 11 for · 0 undecided · 9 against
Most active organizations
Ranked by how many bills they took a side on. “Undecided” registrations, often just keeping an eye on a bill, are shown but don’t count toward the ranking.
| Organization | Bills | Positions | Supported → law | Opposed → law | Lobbyists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council | 335 | 311 took a side: 160 for · 24 undecided · 151 against | 49 of 160 | 35 of 151 | 1 |
| VALOR Iowa | 220 | 220 took a side: 187 for · 0 undecided · 33 against | 41 of 187 | 0 of 33 | 2 |
| Rural School Advocates of Iowa | 309 | 158 took a side: 83 for · 151 undecided · 75 against | 18 of 83 | 12 of 75 | 2 |
| Urban Education Network of Iowa | 308 | 155 took a side: 71 for · 153 undecided · 84 against | 15 of 71 | 11 of 84 | 1 |
| School Administrators of Iowa | 301 | 152 took a side: 82 for · 149 undecided · 70 against | 18 of 82 | 12 of 70 | 1 |
| Iowa Association of School Boards | 266 | 136 took a side: 75 for · 130 undecided · 61 against | 13 of 75 | 8 of 61 | 2 |
| Americans For Prosperity | 132 | 130 took a side: 123 for · 2 undecided · 7 against | 22 of 123 | 0 of 7 | 2 |
| Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club | 266 | 124 took a side: 76 for · 140 undecided · 48 against | 7 of 76 | 10 of 48 | 3 |
| Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps | 121 | 121 took a side: 107 for · 0 undecided · 14 against | 36 of 107 | 0 of 14 | 1 |
| Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition | 108 | 108 took a side: 108 for · 0 undecided · 0 against | 27 of 108 | — | 1 |
| Iowa State Education Association | 261 | 102 took a side: 49 for · 158 undecided · 53 against | 13 of 49 | 8 of 53 | 2 |
| Professional Educators of Iowa | 265 | 94 took a side: 79 for · 171 undecided · 15 against | 16 of 79 | 5 of 15 | 1 |
By topic
- State budget448 organizations · 190 billsMost active: Iowa State Association of Counties (51), Iowa State Association of County Supervisors (44), Iowa Catholic Conference (40)
- Taxes443 organizations · 227 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (80), Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (60), Iowa State Association of Counties (33)
- Business & economy421 organizations · 221 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (121), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (56), Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (49)
- State government403 organizations · 241 billsMost active: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (67), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (64), Iowa Economic Development Authority (39)
- Health care332 organizations · 222 billsMost active: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (83), Iowa Medical Society (83), Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (65)
- Courts & civil law332 organizations · 278 billsMost active: Iowa Association for Justice (96), Iowa State Bar Association (83), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (76)
- K–12 education299 organizations · 318 billsMost active: Rural School Advocates of Iowa (235), Urban Education Network of Iowa (234), School Administrators of Iowa (233)
- Cities & counties281 organizations · 145 billsMost active: Iowa State Association of Counties (65), Urban County Coalition (64), City of Cedar Rapids (58)
- Transportation257 organizations · 184 billsMost active: Iowa Dept. of Transportation (81), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (66), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (37)
- Public safety & emergencies193 organizations · 90 billsMost active: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (58), Iowa Peace Officers Association (34), Iowa Association for Justice (26)
- Higher education192 organizations · 89 billsMost active: Iowa Board of Regents (73), Professional Educators of Iowa (49), Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (43)
- Environment & natural resources172 organizations · 92 billsMost active: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (58), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (55), The Nature Conservancy (38)
- Agriculture163 organizations · 72 billsMost active: Iowa Farmers Union (32), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (29), Iowa Institute for Cooperatives (21)
- Jobs & workers162 organizations · 76 billsMost active: IBEW Iowa State Conference (29), Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (29), AFSCME Council 61 (28)
- Energy & utilities157 organizations · 58 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (45), Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (34), IBEW Iowa State Conference (30)
- Technology & privacy156 organizations · 41 billsMost active: Technology Association of Iowa (20), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (19), Iowa Catholic Conference (16)
- Crime & corrections148 organizations · 78 billsMost active: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (43), Iowa Association for Justice (33), Iowa Board of Parole (21)
- Families & human services114 organizations · 16 billsMost active: Common Good Iowa (9), Easterseals Iowa (9), Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (8)
- Elections & voting77 organizations · 34 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (26), Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (16), League of Women Voters of Iowa (16)
- Professional licensing71 organizations · 12 billsMost active: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (8), Iowa Board of Regents (5), Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (5)
- Alcohol, cannabis & gaming71 organizations · 21 billsMost active: Revelton Distilling Company (17), Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association (16), Iowa Wine Growers Association (15)
- Civil rights67 organizations · 13 billsMost active: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (6), Episcopal Diocese of Iowa (5), Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (4)
- Reproductive rights63 organizations · 25 billsMost active: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa (14), Iowa Right to Life Committee (13), Pulse Life Advocates (13)
- Firearms57 organizations · 31 billsMost active: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc. (19), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (19), Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (18)
- Veterans & military49 organizations · 29 billsMost active: American Legion of Iowa (18), Iowa Board of Regents (6), Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (6)
- LGBTQIA+49 organizations · 10 billsMost active: Episcopal Diocese of Iowa (6), Inspired Life (6), Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church (6)
- Insurance40 organizations · 23 billsMost active: Iowa Insurance Division (20), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (18), AIG-American International Companies (13)
- Housing & property23 organizations · 8 billsMost active: Iowa Housing Partnership (3), Iowa State Bar Association (3), Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network (2)
From lobbyist declarations filed with the Iowa Legislature. Each organization counts once per bill, with its most recent position; “Became law” includes bills that passed under a new number.