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IA HJR2006
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bagniewski
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment adding a new article on redistricting to the Iowa Constitution
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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
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Mandates the designation of a state commissioner of elections with duties outlined in the proposed article
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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)
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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