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IA SJR2011
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Green
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AI Summary
- Iowa General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of states for proposing constitutional amendments
- Proposed amendments would be limited to three specific topics: limiting federal government power and jurisdiction, imposing fiscal restraints on federal spending, and establishing term limits for members of Congress and federal officials
- The application remains in effect as a continuing application until two-thirds of state legislatures submit similar applications or until Iowa's General Assembly withdraws it
- Secretary of State must transmit certified copies to the President and Secretary of the U.S. Senate, Speaker and Clerk of the U.S. House, all members of Congress, and presiding officers of each state legislature
- Resolution cites concerns about national debt from "improper and imprudent spending," unfunded federal mandates, and federal government overreach into state roles
Legislative Description
A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and limit the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress or as a federal official.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 304.
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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