HF2601

A bill for an act relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns by foreign nationals and investigations of election misconduct, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 2044.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Complete·6/2/26

Iowa HF2601 amends campaign finance laws to restrict foreign nationals' participation in ballot issue campaigns and investigations.

Iowa HF2601 amends campaign finance laws to restrict foreign nationals' participation in ballot issue campaigns and investigations. The bill defines "foreign national" as an individual not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, a foreign government or political subdivision, a foreign political party, or an entity organized under foreign laws. It prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly participating in decision-making processes regarding contributions or expenditures to influence a ballot issue.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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History

Jun 2

House

Signed by Governor. H.J. 06/02.

May 14

House

Fiscal note.

May 6

House

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 05/06.