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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Rick Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brian Meyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Monica Kurth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Adam Zabner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Megan Srinivas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Larry McBurney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Elinor Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Josh Turek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Aime Wichtendahl | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Bob Kressig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jerome Amos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jeff Cooling | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Heather Matson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lindsay James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Konfrst | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sean Bagniewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Ken Croken | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Mary Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| SCHEETZ | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dan Gosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Rob Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| J.D. Scholten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, referred to State Government.