SJR 2 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

SJR 2 is a resolution passed by Iowa's legislature requesting Congress to call an Article V convention to propose specific constitutional amendments. It seeks to impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, limit federal government power and jurisdiction over states, and establish term limits for members of Congress. The resolution constitutes a continuing application to Congress until two-thirds of states (34) similarly apply, and requires Iowa's Secretary of State to send certified copies to federal officials and all state legislatures. This bill does not create new law but initiates a state-led process to propose constitutional changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 2:45PM Room G15.
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Rozenboom.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Schultz
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