Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Iowa

Political Activism

Iowa State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Iowa.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Iowa has 50 Senators and 100 House members.

To qualify to run for the Iowa Senate, you must be at least 25 years of age, a U.S. citizen, been a resident of Iowa for at least one year prior to the election and has resided in the district for at least 60 days.

The requirements for the House is the same except the age. You only need to be 21 years of age to run for the House.

Members of the Senate serve four-year terms and members of the House serve two-year terms. There are no term limits in Iowa.

The legislative session begins at 10 a.m. on the second Monday in January. In odd numbered years, the session runs 110 days. In even number years, the session lasts 100 days.

The Republicans control both chambers.

To learn more about the Iowa Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.


H.F.811

2022

A bill for an act modifying provisions applicable to individuals licensed by the plumbing and mechanical systems board, providing for state inspections of certain plumbing and mechanical system installations, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 640.)

Status: Out of Committee

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/8/2022

‍Author: Non-Designated

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: An Act modifying provisions applicable to individuals licensed by the plumbing and mechanical systems board, providing for state inspections of certain plumbing and mechanical system installations, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

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H.F.2102

2021

A bill for an act relating to labor union membership and representation and making penalties applicable.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 12/13/2021

‍Author: IA Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-IA-034)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: An Act relating to labor union membership and representation and making penalties applicable.

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S.C.R.7

2021

A concurrent resolution relating to expressing support for the federal Protecting the Right to Organize Act - SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 12/31/2021

‍Author: IA Sen. Zach Wahls (D-IA-037)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: A Concurrent Resolution Relating to expressing support for the federal Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

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H.F.161

2021

A bill for an act requiring the payment of local prevailing wage rates to persons working on public improvements for public bodies, providing remedies and penalties, and including effective date provisions. - SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 12/31/2021

‍Author: IA Rep. Mary Mascher (D-IA-086)

Additional Authors: IA Rep. David "Dave" Jacoby (D-IA-074), IA Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-IA-034), IA Rep. Sharon Steckman (D-IA-053), IA Rep. Rick Olson (D-IA-031), IA Rep. Bob Kressig (D-IA-059), IA Rep. Dennis Cohoon (D-IA-087), IA Rep. Timi Brown-Powers (D-IA-061), IA Rep. Art Staed (D-IA-066), IA Rep. Tracy Ehlert (D-IA-070), IA Rep. Lindsay James (D-IA-099), IA Rep. Ross Wilburn (D-IA-046), IA Rep. Eric Gjerde (D-IA-067), IA Rep. Sue Cahill (D-IA-071)

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: An Act requiring the payment of local prevailing wage rates to persons working on public improvements for public bodies, providing remedies and penalties, and including effective date provisions.

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H.F.194

2021

A bill for an act requiring the consideration of project labor agreements for certain state construction projects. -SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 12/31/2021

‍Author: IA Rep. Mary Mascher (D-IA-086)

Additional Authors: IA Rep. David "Dave" Jacoby (D-IA-074), IA Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-IA-034), IA Rep. Marti Anderson (D-IA-036), IA Rep. Rick Olson (D-IA-031), IA Rep. Bob Kressig (D-IA-059), IA Rep. Timi Brown-Powers (D-IA-061), IA Rep. Art Staed (D-IA-066), IA Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-IA-043), IA Rep. Tracy Ehlert (D-IA-070), IA Rep. Lindsay James (D-IA-099), IA Rep. Ross Wilburn (D-IA-046), IA Rep. Eric Gjerde (D-IA-067)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: An Act requiring the consideration of project labor agreements for certain state construction projects

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H.F.110

2021

A bill for an act relating to mandatory subjects of negotiation for public employee collective bargaining and including applicability provisions.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 12/31/2021

‍Author: IA Rep. Bruce Hunter (D-IA-034)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: An Act relating to mandatory subjects of negotiation for public employee collective bargaining and including applicability provisions.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators


House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2021)

Ashley Hinson (R)

2nd District:

(Since 2021)

Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)

3rd District:

(Since 2019)

Cynthia Axne (D)

4th District:

(Since 2021)

Randy Feenstra (R)

Senators

Joni Ernst (R)

(Since 2015)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Iowa. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.


Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Iowa.

Resident Agent Requirement? Yes. Must provide name of an Iowa resident authorized to receive service of original notice.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. Iowa Code § 68A.201A(5).

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Federal and out-of-state PACs must register and report in Iowa if they contribute over $50 to an Iowa candidate. Iowa Code § 68A.102.
  • Before making a contribution in excess of $50, out-of-state and federal PACs must either register and report in Iowa or register and file with FEC or another state and submit a verified statement registration with Iowa Ethics and Campaign disclosure board. Iowa Code § 68A.201A(1).

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.

Union

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.