This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, focusing on campaign finance filings and attribution statements. Key changes include the requirement for political and candidates committees to provide an electronic mail address along with their name, purpose, mailing address, and telephone number when filing statements of organization. Additionally, the deadline for electronic filings has been extended from 4:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the due date. The bill also broadens the prohibition against candidates establishing political committees to include all candidates, rather than just those running for statewide or legislative office.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of published material to include radio and internet advertising while removing motion picture advertising. It mandates that all published materials advocating for or against candidates or ballot issues must include an attribution statement identifying the responsible party. Lastly, the bill stipulates that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board cannot be from the same political party, ensuring a level of political balance within the board's leadership.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68A.201, 68A.303, 68A.401, 68A.405, 68B.32