Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SJR2004: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.
From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5726XS (3) ss/ns S.J.R. 2004 Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section: Sec. 1A. Political activity. The people do not intend, and have never intended, the powers and privileges of corporations to include participation in election activity, ballot-issue activity, or financial donations to political candidates or political committees. Powers and privileges related to election activity or ballot-issue activity are not necessary or convenient for regular corporate purposes. Corporations shall not contribute financially or otherwise participate in election activity or ballot-issue activity. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a corporation formed to engage in the creation, sale, or operation of election equipment from engaging in that business. Sec. 2. REFERRAL AND PUBLICATION. The foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is referred to the general assembly to be chosen at the next general election for members of the general assembly, and shall be published as provided by law for three months previous to the …
Sponsors
- Zach Wahls (D, 43) · primary sponsor
- Dave Sires (R, 38)
Latest actions
- : Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz. S.J. 132 .
- : Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 119 .
Subjects: elections and politics, corporations, constitution of iowa, resolutions-substantive, donations, campaigns, resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR2004?
- SJR2004 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.
- What does SJR2004 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.
- What is the status of SJR2004?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz. S.J. 132 . (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR2004?
- Zach Wahls (D, 43), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJR2004?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SJR+2004&ga=91
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