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IA HJR5
Joint Resolution
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Iowa citizens to directly propose and enact laws or constitutional amendments through initiative petitions, independent of the general assembly
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Constitutional amendment initiatives require signatures from 8% of voters (based on previous gubernatorial election) in at least three-fourths of congressional districts; statutory initiatives require 5% in the same districts
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Petitions must be submitted to the secretary of state at least 6 months before a general election and are limited to one subject
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Establishes a referendum process allowing citizens to approve or reject bills passed by the general assembly, with petitions due within 90 days of session adjournment
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Exempts emergency public safety laws and appropriations for state government operations, institutions, and public schools from the referendum process
Legislative Description
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to citizen initiatives to amend the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the Iowa Code and referendums to approve certain bills passed by the general assembly.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 149.
1/30/2025