Lobbying
Which organizations registered for and against which bills, and how those bills fared.
1,004
organizations566
lobbyists4,005
bills lobbied92,568
declarationsMost-lobbied bills
Ranked by organizations that took a side.
For Undecided Against
- SF 394 Relating to pesticides, by providing for tort liability28 took a side: 12 for · 1 undecided · 16 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 304 Providing an exception to a minor’s legal capacity to consent to the provision of medical …26 took a side: 3 for · 4 undecided · 23 againstBecame law
- HSB 242 Relating to sex and gender, including those and related terms for purposes of statutory co…26 took a side: 10 for · 3 undecided · 16 againstBecame law
- 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 391 Incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth …25 took a side: 10 for · 2 undecided · 15 againstBecame law
- HSB 84 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …25 took a side: 10 for · 2 undecided · 15 against
- SF 175 Incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth …25 took a side: 12 for · 2 undecided · 13 againstBecame law
- HF 144 Concerning the licensing and regulation of gambling games, including a moratorium on the i…25 took a side: 14 for · 1 undecided · 11 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
- SF 615 Relating to work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, public assistance pro…24 took a side: 2 for · 6 undecided · 22 againstBecame law
- 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
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
- SF 175 Incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth …25 took a side: 12 for · 2 undecided · 13 againstBecame law
- SF 394 Relating to pesticides, by providing for tort liability28 took a side: 12 for · 1 undecided · 16 against
- HF 144 Concerning the licensing and regulation of gambling games, including a moratorium on the i…25 took a side: 14 for · 1 undecided · 11 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
- SSB 1028 Incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth …24 took a side: 11 for · 0 undecided · 13 againstBecame law
- HF 2338 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …23 took a side: 10 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- HF 391 Incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth …25 took a side: 10 for · 2 undecided · 15 againstBecame law
- HF 775 Relating to medication abortions including required informed consent and the dispensing of…20 took a side: 10 for · 2 undecided · 10 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 | 698 | 623 took a side: 365 for · 75 undecided · 258 against | 91 of 365 | 68 of 258 | 1 |
| VALOR Iowa | 506 | 502 took a side: 443 for · 3 undecided · 59 against | 109 of 443 | 2 of 59 | 2 |
| Rural School Advocates of Iowa | 657 | 325 took a side: 186 for · 332 undecided · 139 against | 57 of 186 | 31 of 139 | 2 |
| Urban Education Network of Iowa | 652 | 321 took a side: 168 for · 331 undecided · 153 against | 55 of 168 | 33 of 153 | 1 |
| School Administrators of Iowa | 629 | 317 took a side: 184 for · 312 undecided · 133 against | 57 of 184 | 31 of 133 | 1 |
| Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club | 519 | 312 took a side: 191 for · 205 undecided · 121 against | 19 of 191 | 24 of 121 | 3 |
| Iowa Association of School Boards | 538 | 274 took a side: 168 for · 264 undecided · 106 against | 54 of 168 | 20 of 106 | 2 |
| Americans For Prosperity | 271 | 259 took a side: 246 for · 12 undecided · 13 against | 65 of 246 | 0 of 13 | 2 |
| Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps | 249 | 249 took a side: 222 for · 0 undecided · 27 against | 66 of 222 | 0 of 27 | 1 |
| Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition | 245 | 243 took a side: 243 for · 2 undecided · 0 against | 67 of 243 | — | 1 |
| Iowa State Education Association | 541 | 233 took a side: 116 for · 306 undecided · 117 against | 29 of 116 | 30 of 117 | 4 |
| League of Women Voters of Iowa | 411 | 222 took a side: 110 for · 189 undecided · 112 against | 26 of 110 | 20 of 112 | 4 |
By topic
- Taxes592 organizations · 494 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (248), Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (185), Urban County Coalition (107)
- State budget569 organizations · 370 billsMost active: Iowa State Association of Counties (113), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (105), Iowa State Association of County Supervisors (91)
- Business & economy564 organizations · 378 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (234), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (90), Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) (76)
- State government489 organizations · 463 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (125), Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (122), Urban County Coalition (94)
- Courts & civil law476 organizations · 551 billsMost active: Iowa Association for Justice (212), Iowa State Bar Association (200), Iowa County Attorneys Association (197)
- Health care451 organizations · 500 billsMost active: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (218), Iowa Medical Society (188), Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (142)
- Cities & counties425 organizations · 299 billsMost active: Urban County Coalition (178), Iowa State Association of Counties (157), City of Cedar Rapids (149)
- K–12 education390 organizations · 601 billsMost active: Rural School Advocates of Iowa (498), Urban Education Network of Iowa (495), School Administrators of Iowa (491)
- Transportation350 organizations · 338 billsMost active: Iowa Dept. of Transportation (192), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (126), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (104)
- Public safety & emergencies267 organizations · 190 billsMost active: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (145), Iowa County Attorneys Association (75), Iowa Peace Officers Association (70)
- Jobs & workers248 organizations · 156 billsMost active: AFSCME Council 61 (80), Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (80), IBEW Iowa State Conference (77)
- Environment & natural resources242 organizations · 193 billsMost active: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (125), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (105), Iowa Conservation Alliance (75)
- Higher education240 organizations · 157 billsMost active: Iowa Board of Regents (120), Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (62), Professional Educators of Iowa (62)
- Technology & privacy239 organizations · 69 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (33), Technology Association of Iowa (29), Iowa Catholic Conference (20)
- Crime & corrections230 organizations · 162 billsMost active: Iowa County Attorneys Association (106), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (106), Iowa Association for Justice (81)
- Agriculture216 organizations · 113 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (53), Iowa Farmers Union (47), Iowa Cattlemen's Association (34)
- Energy & utilities203 organizations · 88 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (73), Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (47), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (43)
- Families & human services187 organizations · 38 billsMost active: Easterseals Iowa (22), Linn County Board of Supervisors (20), Urban County Coalition (20)
- Civil rights120 organizations · 25 billsMost active: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (17), Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers (15), The Family Leader Foundation (15)
- Elections & voting116 organizations · 75 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (58), League of Women Voters of Iowa (46), Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (38)
- Professional licensing112 organizations · 25 billsMost active: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (19), Iowa Medical Society (12), Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc. (10)
- Reproductive rights102 organizations · 51 billsMost active: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa (38), Iowa Right to Life Committee (34), VALOR Iowa (33)
- Alcohol, cannabis & gaming101 organizations · 39 billsMost active: Revelton Distilling Company (33), Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association (31), Iowa Wine Growers Association (30)
- LGBTQIA+90 organizations · 20 billsMost active: The Family Leader Foundation (16), Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers (15), The Family Leader (14)
- Veterans & military88 organizations · 64 billsMost active: American Legion of Iowa (53), Linn County Board of Supervisors (36), Iowa State Association of Counties (18)
- Housing & property85 organizations · 26 billsMost active: Iowa State Bar Association (14), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (10), Iowa Association of Realtors (8)
- Firearms83 organizations · 58 billsMost active: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc. (41), Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (40), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (38)
- Insurance81 organizations · 29 billsMost active: Iowa Insurance Division (21), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (20), Federation of Iowa Insurers (16)
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.