Advisory Opinions List
| Opinion Title and Update | Summary | Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| IECDB AO 2000-36 *rule 4.4(1) |
Campaign Treasurers and Political Committee Chairs Must be at Least 18 Years of Age |
campaign treasurer, political committee chair, age, age of majority |
| IECDB AO 2000-35 *rule 3.4(2) |
When Unused Funds Must be Escheated by Parties from Income Tax Checkoff Fund |
escheat, unused funds, income tax checkoff fund, iowa election campaign fund, political party, state party, leftover funds |
| IECDB AO 2000-34 *modified by opinion 2004-04. Iowa Code s 56.14 is now 68A.405, see rule 4.39(1)"e" |
When a "paid for by" Statement is Not Required on Express Advocacy Materials |
2004-04, 56.14, 68a.405, paid for by, attribution, attribution statement, McIntyre, mcintyre v. ohio elections comm'n, 514 U.S. 334 |
| IECDB AO 2000-33 Iowa Code s 56.42 is now 68A.303 |
Candidate Permitted to be Chair of State Party/94 Formal ADV. Op. 4 Rescinded |
56.42, 68a.303, kramer, political party, state party, state party chair, political committee, state statutory political committee, candidate, 56.42, 68a.303, kramer, political party, state party, state party chair, political committee, state statutory political committee |
| IECDB AO 2000-32 *rescinded by opinion 2004-13 |
Bumper Stickers Not Part of Campaign Sign Prohibitions |
bumper sticker, bumper stickers, 2004-13, personal vehicle, parked vehicle, bumper sticker, campaign sign, signs, public moneys, 2001-27, 2000-28 |
| IECDB AO 2000-31 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505, see rule 5.5(2) |
Political Advertising on Public Right-of-Way When Any Group May Use Sign |
right of way, right-of-way, sign, public forum, 56.12a, 68a.505, campaign sign, yard sign, political sign, signs, Pick, city clerk, city treasurer, freedom of speech |
| IECDB AO 2000-30 *rule 8.9 |
Lobbyists' Clients No Longer Permitted to File Exemptions |
claiming an exemption, filing an exemption, exemption, exemptions, client of a lobbyist, client of lobbyists, lobbyist's client, client reporting, lobbyist clients, 686.38 |
| IECDB AO 2000-29 *rule 8.9 |
Proper Reporting of Fees Paid to Lobbyists by Clients |
lobby, lobbying, lobbyists, client, clients, client of a lobbyist, client of lobbyists, lobbyist's client, client registration, lobbyist clients, client reporting |
| IECDB AO 2000-28 *rescinded by opinion 2004-13, Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505 |
Using Personal Vehicle with Campaign Signs During Governmental Business |
sign, signs, vehicle, vehicles, 2004-13, 56.12a,68a.505, personal vehicle, bumper sticker, campaign sticker, campaign sign, speech, freedom of speech, public resources, public monies, government business |
| IECDB AO 2000-27 *rescinded by opinion 2004-13, Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505 |
Personal Vehicle with Campaign Signs Parked on Public Property |
sign, vehicle, public parking lot, parking, park, 2004-13, 56.12a, 68a.505, personal vehicle, parked vehicle, bumper sticker, campaign sign, resources, public moneys, signs, speech, freedom of speech, public |
| IECDB AO 2000-26 rescinded by opinion 2004-12, Iowa Code s 56.42 is now 68A.301 |
Prohibition on Receipt of Contributions from Other Candidates |
2004-12, 56.42, 68a.301, contribution, contribution from other candidate, contribution from another candidate, federal candidate |
| IECDB AO 2000-25 modified by opinion 2006-10, Iowa Code s 556.14 is now 68A.405, see also rule 4.39(2) |
Placement of "paid for by" Attribution Statement on Web Sites and E-mails |
website, email, emails, 2006-10, 556.14, 68a.405, paid for by, attribution, attribution statement, published material, e-mail, web sites |
| IECDB AO 2000-24 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now section 68A.505 |
Posting of Campaign Literature in Classrooms as Part of Curriculum |
classroom, curriculum, school, 56.12a, 68a.505, students, campaign literature in classroom, campaign literature, school curriculum, curriculum, classroom |
| IECDB AO 2000-23 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505 |
Candidates Speaking in School Classroom |
classroom, school, 56.12a, 68a.505, speaking to students, students, candidate, candidates, candidates in classroom |
| IECDB AO 2000-22 *statute repealed |
Time Limits on Placement of Campaign Signs Not Enforceable |
sign, signs, whitton, whitton v. city of gladstone, 54f.3d 1400, freedom of speech, campaign signs, political signs, yard signs |
| IECDB AO 2000-21 * rule 8.7(3) |
Registered Lobbyist Failing to Register on Behalf of Other Clients |
lobby, lobbying, lobbyist, client, registration, register, client of a lobbyist, client of lobbyists, lobbyists client, client registration |
| IECDB AO 2000-20 Iowa Code s 56.15 is now 68A.503 |
Solicitation of Employees by Corporate Sponsor for PAC |
prohibited contributor, corporation, solicit, solicitation, employee, 56.15, 68a.503, solicitation of employees, solicitation of employee, corporate sponsor, pac sponsor, joint solicitation, joint solicitation form, management |
| IECDB AO 2000-19 see also rule 8.3 |
"Monitoring" of Issue Not Considered Lobbying |
lobbying, lobbyist, monitor, monitoring, monitors |
| IECDB AO 2000-18 *rescinded by AO 2003-02 |
Effect of Granted Civil Penalty Waiver Request on Repeat Delinquency |
waiver, waiver request, delinquent, delinquency, repeat delinquency, penalty, civil penalty, 2003-02 |
| IECDB AO 2000-17 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505, see also rule 5.5(2) |
Placement of Brochures on Vehicles Parked on Public Property |
brochure, windshield, vehicle, public property, parking, parking lot, public parking lot, 56.12a, 68a.505, public moneys, public resources, flier |
| IECDB AO 2000-16 modified by opinion 2009-03, Iowa Code s 56.41 is now 68A.302 |
Interest Charged on Loans Made by Candidate to His/Her Own Campaign |
loan, interest, 2009-03, 56.41, 68a.302, personal benefit, interest rate, loan interest rate, loan to self, loan from candidate |
| IECDB AO 2000-15 Iowa Code s 56.12A is now 68A.505, see also rule 5.5(1) |
School Board Members Advocating a Position at School Board Meeting |
school board, meeting, ballot issue, 56.12a, 68a.505, public resources, public moneys, freedom of speech, school board member, school board meeting |
| IECDB AO 2000-14 Iowa Code s 56.41 is now 68A.302, see also rule 4.25(1)"f" |
Use of Campaign Funds for Booth at National Party Convention |
national convention, national party convention, travel, lodging, hotel, 56.41, 68a.302, party convention booth, Polson, campaign funds, use of campaign funds |
| IECDB AO 2000-13 Iowa Code s 56.3 is now 68A.203, 56.6 is now 68A.402, See also rule 4.14(2) |
Clarification of When a Campaign Contribution is "Received" |
receive, contribution, 56.3, 68a.203, 56.6, 68a.402, campaign contribution received, receipt, receipt of campaign contribution, mail, mailbox |
| IECDB AO 2000-12 Iowa Code s 56.41 is now s 68A.302 |
Prohibition on Use of Campaign Funds for Lodging Expenses during Session |
lodging, housing, legislative session, session, mortgage, rent, residence, 56.41, 68a.302, campaign funds, extended session, extended legislative session |