Advisory Opinions List
| Opinion Title and Update | Summary | Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| IECDB AO 2000-11 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505, Iowa Code s 56.2 is now 68A.102, see also Iowa Admin. Code rule 351-4.1(5) |
When an Issue is a "Ballot Issue" for Purposes of Prohibition on Use of Public Funds |
ballot issue, 56.12a, 68a.505, 56.2, 68a.102, public moneys, public resources |
| IECDB AO 2000-10 Iowa Code section 56.41 is now section 68A.302; Iowa Admin. Code rule 351-4.42(2)(c) is now rule 351-4.25(2)(c); see also Iowa Admin Code rules 351-4.25(1)(h),(p), and (2)(b) |
Prohibition on Purchase of Food with Campaign Funds Except for Campaign Purposes |
office holder, meal, meals, food, 56.41,68a.302, office holder, campaign funds, officeholder expenses, officeholder expense |
| IECDB AO 2000-09 Iowa Code section 56.41 is now section 68A.302 |
Use of Campaign Funds to Purchase Refreshments for Campaign Related Meeting |
refreshment, refreshments, food, meal, meals, campaign related purpose, 56.41, 68a.302, campaign purpose, rants, legislative meeting, campaign funds, 2000-10 |
| IECDB AO 2000-08 Iowa Administrative Code rule 351-13.5 has been rescinded. |
Automatic Suspension of Individuals Who Lobby Executive Branch Agencies Without Being |
lobbying, lobbyist, registration, register, lobby, lobbyist registration, administrative resolution, failure to register |
| IECDB AO 2000-07 Iowa Code section 56.41 is now section 68A.302; see also Iowa Admin Code rule 4.25(1)(t) |
Individuals Using Campaign Funds for Purpose of Paying Membership Dues to Belong to a Chamber of Commerce. *rule 4.25(1)"t" |
membership , member, chamber of commerce, dues, service organization, professional organization, 56.41, 68a.302, membership dues, campaign funds |
| IECDB AO 2000-06 Iowa Code s 68A.12A is now 68A.505, rule 12.3(3) is now rule 5.5(8) |
Public Officials and Employees Using Official Job Titles in Campaign Literature |
clothing, 68a.12a, 68a.505, clothes, public resources, public moneys, public property |
| IECDB AO 2000-05 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now s 68A.505; Iowa Admin. Code r 351-12.3(3) is now r 351-5.5(8) |
Public Officials and Employees Using Official Job Titles in Campaign Literature |
job title, title, 56.12a, 68a.505, public resources, public moneys, campaign literature, 68b.2a |
| IECDB AO 2000-04 Iowa Code s 56.41 is now 68A.302; see also Iowa Admin Code r 351-4.25(1)(i) |
Individuals Using Campaign Funds for Rental or Purchase of Formal Wear to Attend Political |
formal wear, clothing, clothes, 56.41, 68a.302, campaign funds, campaign purpose, clothing rental |
| IECDB AO 2000-03 Iowa Code s 56.41 is now 68A.302 and Iowa Admin. Code r 351-4.42(1) is now r 351-4.25(1)(s) |
Purchase of Newspaper Subscriptions to The Des Moines Register, The Wall Street Journal and Roll |
newspaper, subscription, periodical, 56.41, 68a.302, campaign funds ,use of campaign funds, campaign purpose, newspaper subscription |
| IECDB AO 2000-02 Iowa Code s 56.15 is now 68A.503 and Iowa Admin Code r 351-4.88(3) is now 351-4.52(3) |
Can Law PAC Accept Corporate Contributions to be Used as Administrative Costs of the PAC |
PAC, sponsor, corporate, corporation, administrative expenses, administrative costs, administration, 56.15, 68a.503, Dinkla |
| IECDB AO 2000-01 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now section 68A.505 |
Individuals Wearing Law Enforcement Uniforms While Campaigning |
uniform, law enforcement, public moneys, public resources, political purpose, photograph, photography, 56.12a, 68a.505 |