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IA SF2431

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces the title of township "clerk" with "secretary" throughout Iowa Code, including provisions for public fund depositories and election-related statutes
  • Removes township officers from the list of positions elected at general elections, indicating these positions will be appointed rather than elected
  • Strikes subsections related to township officer elections from ballot and nomination procedures in the Iowa Code
  • Modifies public office qualification requirements by removing "township" from the list of jurisdictions where elected officials must maintain residency
  • Takes effect upon enactment and applies to township officer positions with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the appointment and duties of township officers and township budgets, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3009.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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