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IA HJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Wills

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments on three specific topics: fiscal restraints on the federal government, limits on federal power and jurisdiction, and term limits for members of Congress and federal officials

  • Restricts the convention's scope exclusively to these three amendment topics, prohibiting consideration of amendments on any other subject

  • Establishes a continuing application that remains in effect until two-thirds of state legislatures submit similar applications or until the Iowa General Assembly formally withdraws its application

  • Requires the Iowa Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to congressional leadership, all members of Congress, and presiding officers of each state legislature

Legislative Description

A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress or as a federal official.(See HJR 11.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HJR 11.

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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