Iowa SF493 prohibits political subdivisions from using tax revenue to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities.
Iowa SF493 prohibits political subdivisions from using moneys received from the imposition of a tax to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities. Instrumentalities include entities that serve a governmental purpose, operate on behalf of political subdivisions, and have political subdivisions as owners. A violation of this restriction is a serious misdemeanor, with penalties including reprimand, suspension, or dismissal from a position.
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