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IA HJR2006

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Bagniewski

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding a new article on redistricting to the Iowa Constitution

  • Requires the General Assembly to create and maintain a nonpartisan legislative services agency responsible for drawing congressional and legislative redistricting plans based on federal census data

  • Mandates the designation of a state commissioner of elections with duties outlined in the proposed article

  • Establishes a detailed timetable requiring the legislative services agency to deliver redistricting bills to the General Assembly by April 1 of each year ending in one (e.g., 2021, 2031)

  • Limits the General Assembly to approving or rejecting redistricting plans without substantive amendments, permitting only "purely corrective" changes

Legislative Description

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative redistricting.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 192.

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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