SJR 2002 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa prohibiting the power of judicial review.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Iowa that would remove courts' power to review whether state laws comply with the Iowa Constitution. It would replace the current constitutional language to state that "the judicial power shall not include the power of judicial review" for most laws, except for the Supreme Court's review of legislative apportionment plans. If approved, the amendment would require ratification by voters after being referred to the next general assembly. The change would directly affect all Iowa courts by preventing them from striking down laws as unconstitutional.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. [].
legislature
Jan 22, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/27/2026 11:00AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Rozenboom.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Taylor
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