A bill for an act limiting campaign contributions, and making penalties applicable.

HF 288 sets campaign contribution limits for all Iowa candidates for public office, matching federal campaign finance rules (11 C.F.R. pt. 110) within each election cycle (primary, general, or special election). It prohibits individuals from contributing more than the federal limit to a single candidate or committee during any election cycle and bans candidates or their committees from accepting such excess contributions. Violations are classified as serious misdemeanors, punishable by up to one year in jail and fines between $430 and $2,560, or civil penalties up to $2,000 under existing law. The bill directly affects Iowa candidates, their committees, and donors by standardizing contribution rules with federal standards.