Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 561: A bill for an act allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend.

Plain-language summary

SF 561 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state. Primary sponsor: Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sarah Garriott (Democratic); Zach Wahls (Democratic); Mike Zimmer (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); and 4 more.