A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.
SJR 2009 proposes a constitutional amendment in Iowa that prohibits corporations from making financial contributions or participating in election campaigns, ballot measures, or political committee activities. It specifically exempts corporations formed to create, sell, or operate election equipment. The amendment would require voter approval after legislative referral, as it seeks to amend the state constitution. This change directly affects all Iowa corporations engaging in political spending, excluding only election technology businesses. The bill does not alter existing laws governing corporate activities beyond political participation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
16 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Art Staed
DDemocratic
P
Bill Dotzler
DDemocratic
P
Catelin Drey
DDemocratic
P
Cindy Winckler
DDemocratic
P
Herman Quirmbach
DDemocratic
P
Izaah Knox
DDemocratic
P
Janet Petersen
DDemocratic
P
Janice Weiner
DDemocratic
P
Liz Bennett
DDemocratic
P
Matt Blake
DDemocratic
P
Mike Zimmer
DDemocratic
P
Molly Donahue
DDemocratic
P
Renee Hardman
DDemocratic
P
Sarah Garriott
DDemocratic
P
Tom Townsend
DDemocratic
P
Zach Wahls
DDemocratic
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