The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to enhance election integrity and voter registration processes. It introduces a requirement for candidates for non-federal offices to acknowledge disqualification due to felony convictions if their rights have not been restored. Additionally, it limits objections to federal office candidates' eligibility to issues regarding nomination petitions and constitutional requirements. The bill prohibits ranked choice voting and instant runoff voting, ensuring voters can only select a specified number of candidates. It also raises the threshold for political party recognition from 2% to 10% of total votes cast in the last general election and establishes a statewide voter registration database verification pilot program to improve voter registration accuracy.

Moreover, the bill mandates integration of the state voter registration system with other agency databases and prohibits counties from maintaining separate voter registration systems. It requires voters to sign a declaration of eligibility regarding their citizenship status before receiving a ballot and allows precinct officials to question individuals about their citizenship if challenged. The bill assigns the investigation of election misconduct to county sheriffs or relevant law enforcement agencies, with findings reported to the attorney general and the state commissioner of elections. Overall, the bill aims to streamline election procedures and ensure the integrity of the electoral process in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43.18, 43.24, 44.3, 44.6, 54.5, 49.93, 49.88, 49.90, 49.89, 347.9, 43.2, 43.63, 50.36, 68B.2, 44.4, 69.14, 44.9, 43.67, 45.3, 47.7, 48A.10A, 48A.30, 48A.37, 48A.28, 49.80, 50.22, 49.78, 22.7