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IA HJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
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Iowa General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of states for proposing constitutional amendments
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Convention would be limited to three specific topics: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for members of Congress and federal officials
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Application remains in effect as a continuing application until two-thirds of state legislatures submit similar applications or Iowa's General Assembly withdraws it
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Secretary of State must transmit certified copies of the resolution to congressional leadership, all members of Congress, and presiding officers of each state legislature
Legislative Description
A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress or as a federal official.(Formerly HJR 6.)
Last Action
Referred to State Government. H.J. 894.
4/3/2025