IA HJR2002

Proposes amending the Iowa Constitution to extend Iowa House of Representatives terms from two years to four years, with elections continuing on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

Establishes a staggered election system where approximately half of House members are elected every two years, with odd-numbered districts forming the first class and even-numbered districts forming the second class.

Creates transition provisions for members serving at adoption: first class members (odd-numbered districts) serve an initial two-year term, while second class members (even-numbered districts) serve an initial four-year term.

Grants reapportioning authority the power to shorten any senator's or representative's term when establishing new districts following the decennial census, with no compensation for uncompleted terms.

Requires the proposed amendment to be referred to the next general assembly and published for three months before the election, following Iowa's constitutional amendment process.