Campaign contributions to individual political candidates would be limited under a bill before the Senate State Government Committee.

The bill, which will be debated before a Senate subcommittee Thursday afternoon, would limit individuals from contributing more than to $2,000 to a candidate for statewide office, $500 to an Iowa House candidate and $1,000 to an Iowa Senate candidate during an election campaign cycle or the time period between elections.

Political committees and parties would be limited to a $4,000 contribution to a statewide candidate, $1,000 to an Iowa House candidate and $2,000 to an Iowa Senate candidate.

A similar bill was introduced in the House State Government Committee last month, however it’s limits are much higher. Individuals could donate $10,000 in cash and an additional $10,000 of in-kind donation to statewide candidates for both the primary and general election; $1,000 of cash and $1,000 of in-kind donation for state Senate candidates for both the primary and general election; and $500 cash and $500 in-kind donation for state House candidates for both the primary and general election.