Lobbying
Which organizations registered for and against which bills, and how those bills fared.
766
organizations426
lobbyists1,019
bills lobbied22,458
declarationsMost-lobbied bills
For Undecided Against
- SF 2483 Relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and the depart…1 for · 30 undecided · 0 againstBecame law
- HF 2711 Relating to state policies and programs with race or gender requirements4 for · 10 undecided · 15 againstBecame law
- HF 2340 Relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the departmen…11 for · 15 undecided · 2 against
- HSB 663 Relating to qualifications for certain rights and privileges prescribed by the state, incl…4 for · 11 undecided · 13 against
- HF 2296 Restricting counties and cities from issuing a local form of identification5 for · 6 undecided · 16 againstBecame law
- HF 2309 Relating to public library requirements for materials harmful to minors, and providing civ…7 for · 1 undecided · 19 against
- HF 2338 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …10 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- HF 2717 Relating to executive branch functions, including legislative review, delay, and approval …6 for · 18 undecided · 3 against
- HSB 668 Relating to state policies, programs, and licenses with race, gender, or citizenship requi…3 for · 3 undecided · 21 againstBecame law
- SF 2301 Relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority, the utilities…5 for · 21 undecided · 1 againstBecame law
- SF 2367 Relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, certificates of …0 for · 17 undecided · 10 againstBecame law
- HF 2332 Relating to elective abortion and feticide, providing penalties, and including effective d…11 for · 1 undecided · 14 against
- HF 2541 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 19655 for · 2 undecided · 19 against
- HF 2713 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the I…11 for · 10 undecided · 5 againstBecame law
- SF 2412 Relating to qualifications for state and local government employment and professional lice…3 for · 17 undecided · 6 against
Most contested
Bills with the most organizations on both sides.
- HF 2332 Relating to elective abortion and feticide, providing penalties, and including effective d…11 for · 1 undecided · 14 against
- HF 2557 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the ch…11 for · 1 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2338 Prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing …10 for · 4 undecided · 13 against
- HF 2336 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…9 for · 2 undecided · 12 against
- HF 2366 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction an…11 for · 0 undecided · 9 against
- HF 2563 Relating to abortions including informed consent, dispensing abortion-inducing drugs, and …9 for · 0 undecided · 14 againstBecame law
- HSB 669 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the ch…9 for · 0 undecided · 14 against
- SF 2300 Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech a…10 for · 1 undecided · 9 against
- HF 2672 Relating to solar energy by establishing a community solar facility program10 for · 7 undecided · 8 against
- HF 2788 Relating to abortions including definitions, informed consent, dispensing of abortion-indu…8 for · 1 undecided · 11 againstBecame law
Most active organizations
| Organization | Bills | Positions | Supported → law | Opposed → law | Lobbyists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance | 219 | 4 for · 214 undecided · 0 against | 2 of 4 | — | 2 |
| Rural School Advocates of Iowa | 173 | 43 for · 85 undecided · 45 against | 9 of 43 | 10 of 45 | 2 |
| Urban Education Network of Iowa | 171 | 35 for · 88 undecided · 48 against | 6 of 35 | 9 of 48 | 1 |
| School Administrators of Iowa | 168 | 42 for · 83 undecided · 43 against | 9 of 42 | 10 of 43 | 1 |
| Iowa Board of Regents | 155 | 5 for · 149 undecided · 1 against | 3 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 4 |
| Iowa State Association of Counties | 155 | 26 for · 110 undecided · 19 against | 13 of 26 | 3 of 19 | 4 |
| Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club | 151 | 31 for · 97 undecided · 23 against | 4 of 31 | 11 of 23 | 3 |
| Iowa Association of School Boards | 146 | 40 for · 69 undecided · 37 against | 6 of 40 | 6 of 37 | 2 |
| Iowa State Education Association | 143 | 22 for · 92 undecided · 28 against | 5 of 22 | 6 of 28 | 2 |
| Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) | 137 | 18 for · 101 undecided · 18 against | 6 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 1 |
| Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council | 129 | 55 for · 8 undecided · 66 against | 23 of 55 | 17 of 66 | 1 |
| Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing | 128 | 0 for · 128 undecided · 0 against | — | — | 2 |
By topic
- Health care88 organizations · 7 billsMost active: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council (4), Iowa Medical Society (4), Brain Injury Association of Iowa (3)
- State budget74 organizations · 9 billsMost active: Iowa Board of Regents (3), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (3), Iowa Finance Authority (3)
- Taxes53 organizations · 6 billsMost active: Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (4), Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (3), Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) (2)
- Cities & counties49 organizations · 3 billsMost active: City of Davenport (3), City of Des Moines (3), American Planning Association Iowa Chapter (2)
- Public safety & emergencies43 organizations · 4 billsMost active: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (3), ITC Midwest (2), Iowa Association for Justice (2)
- State government36 organizations · 8 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (3), Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (3), Iowa Board of Regents (2)
- Business & economy35 organizations · 5 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (2), Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (2), Iowa Economic Development Authority (2)
- Transportation34 organizations · 5 billsMost active: Iowa Dept. of Transportation (5), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (3), Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (2)
- K–12 education30 organizations · 8 billsMost active: Iowa Association of School Boards (6), Iowa State Education Association (6), Rural School Advocates of Iowa (6)
- Agriculture28 organizations · 6 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (5), The Nature Conservancy (4), Iowa Corn Growers Association (3)
- Alcohol, cannabis & gaming24 organizations · 1 billsMost active: Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates (1), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) (1), Blank Childrens Hospital (1)
- Courts & civil law24 organizations · 5 billsMost active: Iowa Association for Justice (4), Iowa County Attorneys Association (2), Blank Childrens Hospital (1)
- Environment & natural resources24 organizations · 5 billsMost active: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club (5), Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (3), The Nature Conservancy (3)
- Veterans & military23 organizations · 3 billsMost active: Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (2), Iowa Dept. of Transportation (2), AIG-American International Companies (1)
- Firearms19 organizations · 1 billsMost active: Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence (CNV) (1), Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund (1), Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) (1)
- Insurance13 organizations · 2 billsMost active: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (2), Iowa Insurance Division (2), AIG-American International Companies (1)
- Technology & privacy11 organizations · 1 billsMost active: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values (1), Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association (1), Iowa Catholic Conference (1)
- Crime & corrections4 organizations · 1 billsMost active: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (1), Iowa Pharmacy Association (1), Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) (1)
- Jobs & workers2 organizations · 1 billsMost active: Iowa Association for Justice (1), Iowa Board of Regents (1)
From lobbyist declarations filed with the Iowa Legislature. Each organization counts once per bill, with its most recent position; “Became law” includes bills that passed under a new number.