Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

HJR 5: 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.

In committee Last action January 30, 2025: Introduced, referred to State Government.

Plain-language summary

HJR 5 is a joint resolution introduced in the Iowa House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Rick Olson (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Adam Zabner (Democratic), Megan Srinivas (Democratic), Larry McBurney (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Josh Turek (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Jeff Cooling (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), SCHEETZ, Dan Gosa (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), J.D. Scholten (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Introduced, referred to State Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic); Rick Olson (Democratic); Brian Meyer (Democratic); Ross Wilburn (Democratic); and 22 more.