A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa altering the terms of service for members of the house of representatives.
This proposed constitutional amendment would change Iowa House of Representatives terms from two to four years, requiring half the members to be elected every two years instead of all members at once. Current members would be split into two classes based on district numbers: those in odd-numbered districts would serve two years after adoption, while those in even-numbered districts would serve four years. The amendment must be approved by the legislature and voters before taking effect, and it modifies how districts are redrawn following the census. It aims to create more stable representation by reducing the frequency of full elections.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Jason Gearhart
RRepublican
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