Event Details

Draft Meeting Minutes

  1. CALL TO ORDER

    Roll Call:  Members present are Elaine Olson, Jonathan Roos, James Albert, Lea Rodenberg attends virtually.   Staff members present are Erika Eckley, Kim Murphy, Nancy Wood, and Tim Annee.

    The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm.

    Daniel Jessop arrives at 1:08 pm. 

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    A motion was made by Leah Rodenberg to approve the April 30, 2025, minutes.  A second by Elaine Olson.  All ayes, motion carries.

  1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

    Jonathan Roos nominated James Albert as Chair and Elaine Olson as Vice Chair.  A second by Leah Rodenberg.  All ayes, motion carries.

  2. STAFF PRESENTATION

    Tim Annee, auditor for County and Local committees gave a brief presentation of his responsibilities.

  3. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE

    Erika Eckley provided an update of activities of the office and its staff members since her start on July 18, 2025.

  4. REGULATORY/RED TAPE REVIEW UPDATE

    Kim Murphy, Deputy Director, provided a presentation on the agency’s regulatory review work, timelines, status and proposed changes to administrative code provisions.

  5. FORMAL COMPLAINTS (Board Action)

           FC 2024-08 (sua sponte / Tim Roper PAC) (administrative dissolution)

           A motion by Elaine Olson to dissolve.  A second by Daniel Jessop.  All ayes, motion carries.

           FC 2025-02; FC 2025-03; FC 2025-05; FC 2025-07; FC 2025-08 (Chad Brewbaker/various public and private             individuals) (dismissal)

          A motion by Elaine Olson to dismiss due to lack of legal sufficiency.  A second by Leah Rodenberg.                All ayes, motion carries.

           FC 2025-04 (Windschitl/Windschitl) (dismissal)

           A motion by Daniel Jessop to dismiss due to lack of legal sufficiency.  A second by Elaine Olson.  All               ayes, motion carries.

            FC 2024-09 (sua sponte / Haar) (acceptance)

           A motion by Elaine Olson to accept.  A second by Jonathan Roos.  All ayes, motion carries.

  1. FORMAL COMPLAINTS (in progress)

    FC 2024-05 (Keith Wieland / Rick Wulfekuhle) 

    FC 2024-06 (sua sponte / Committee to Elect Justyn Lewis) 

    FC 2024-07 (sua sponte / ToyA Johnson 4 Iowa)

    FC 2024-10 (sua sponte / Asian and Latino Coalition)

    FC 2024-11 (sua sponte / Scott Pack)

    FC 2024-12 (sua sponte / David Swindlehurst for Governor) 

    FC 2024-14 (sua sponte / Ossian Election Team)

    FC 2024-16 (Lisa Reidel / Jim Anderson)

  1. PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF CIVIL PENALTIES (BOARD ACTION)

    1. PW 2025-05 (Wesley Hicok)

      Motion by Daniel Jessop to waive the penalty.  A second by Jonathan Roos.  All ayes, motion carries.

    2. PW 2025-06 (Wild Willpower PAC)

      Motion by Daniel Jessop to uphold penalty.  A second by Elaine Olson.  All ayes, motion carries.

    3. PW 2025-07 (mikezimmerforiowa)

      Motion by Elaine Olson to send an admonishment.  A second by Jonathan Roos.  All ayes, motion carries.

    4. PW 2025-08 (Laborers’ Local 43 PAC)

      Motion by Jonathan Roos to uphold penalty.  A second by Leah Rodenberg.  All ayes, motion carries. 

  2. ADVISORY OPINIONS

    1. AO 2025-04 (Campaign funds for security)

      A motion by Daniel Jessop to submit a letter of recommendation to the legislature and the Governor.  A second by Jonathan Roos.  All ayes, motion carries.

  3. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
    1. 2025 Bill- Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence in campaign materials (HSB 294 Passed by House Economic Growth and Technology Committee, but no other activity)
    2. 2025 Bill- Miscellaneous updates (HF 544 – Placed on Unfinished Business)
      1. Chair and Vice Chair of different parties
      2. Requiring email addresses on filings
      3. Changing filing deadline from 4:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
      4. Extending prohibition on PAC involvement to all candidates
      5. Requiring attribution on radio and internet published political materials 
  1. LOBBYIST AUTHORIZATION

    1. Authorize individuals to serve as the Board’s lobbyists for the 2026 session of the Iowa General Assembly  

      The Board recommends all Board members serve as lobbyists for the 2026 session.

  2. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 

    1. Discussion and potential action pertaining to adding FY2026 COLA adjustment to Director Eckley’s compensation.

      A motion by Elaine Olson to add FY 2026 COLA adjustment to Director Eckley’s compensation.  A second by Leah Rodenberg.  All ayes, motion carries.

  3. ADJOURN

    Motion by Daniel Jessop to adjourn.  A second by Elaine Olson.  Meeting adjourns at 3:18 pm.