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IA HJR2001
Joint Resolution
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Gearhart
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III of the Iowa Constitution limiting each state senator or representative to being the lead sponsor on a maximum of 10 bills per legislative session
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Exemptions from the 10-bill limit include simple/concurrent/joint resolutions, appropriations bills, Iowa Code editor bills, and emergency legislation certified by a two-thirds vote of the relevant rules committee
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No limit would apply to the number of bills on which a legislator may serve as an additional (non-lead) sponsor
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If adopted by the current 91st General Assembly, the amendment must be published for three months, then adopted again by the 92nd General Assembly before being submitted to Iowa voters for ratification
Legislative Description
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the sponsorship of bills by members of the general assembly.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 40.
1/13/2026