Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 493: A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.

In committee Last action February 23, 2026: Placed on calendar.

Plain-language summary

SF 493 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Placed on calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.