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IA HJR2009
IA HJR2009A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa limiting years of service for members of the general assembly and certain statewide elected officials.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa limiting years of service for members of the general assembly and certain statewide elected officials.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution to establish lifetime term limits for certain elected officials. Specifically, it would prevent individuals from being elected or appointed to offices such as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, secretary of agriculture, auditor of state, treasurer of state, attorney general, state representative, or state senator if they have already served a total of twenty-four years in any of these positions or a combination thereof. The resolution outlines the process for amending the constitution, which requires it to be referred to the next general assembly for approval before being put to a vote by the public.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 289. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HJR2009 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HJR2009.html |
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