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IA HJR2009
Joint Resolution
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Gearhart
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a 24-year lifetime term limit for serving in certain state offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, secretary of agriculture, auditor of state, treasurer of state, attorney general, state representative, and state senator.
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The 24-year limit applies cumulatively across any combination of the covered offices, not separately for each position.
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Prohibits a person from being elected or appointed to any of these offices if they will have already served 24 years in any combination of the listed positions before the new term begins.
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If adopted by the current General Assembly, the amendment must be referred to the 92nd General Assembly for approval before being submitted to Iowa voters for ratification.
Legislative Description
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa limiting years of service for members of the general assembly and certain statewide elected officials.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 289.
2/16/2026