HCR 4 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A concurrent resolution relating to the joint rules governing lobbyists of the Senate and House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

HCR 4 is a procedural resolution establishing joint lobbying rules for the Iowa Senate and House during the Ninety-first General Assembly. It requires lobbyists to register with legislative clerks, disclose which bills they are lobbying for or against, and file electronic reports detailing their activities. The resolution also prohibits lobbyists from offering economic incentives to legislators, paying for memberships on their behalf, or receiving bonuses tied to legislative outcomes. These rules apply directly to registered lobbyists and their clients seeking to influence state legislation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution adopted.
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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