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IA HF954
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
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Prohibits ranked choice voting and instant runoff voting methods for all elections in Iowa, effective January 1, 2026
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Extends ballot and election materials preservation requirements from six months to twenty-two months for all elections, aligning with federal office retention standards
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Requires candidates on a ballot to be disqualified from assisting voters in voting booths, and prohibits candidates from occupying voting booths with voters they appear on the ballot with
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Changes the definition of "political party" to require receiving at least 2% of votes for president or governor in the last three preceding general elections, rather than just the last election
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Strengthens voter registration verification by requiring cross-referencing with department of transportation noncitizen identification files and authorizing cancellation of registrations for individuals who report noncitizen status to state or federal agencies
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 281.) Effective date: 07/01/2025, 01/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2024.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1228.
6/2/2025