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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend.
- Introduced, referred to State Government.