SJR 3 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to persons entitled to the privilege of an elector.

SJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove a disqualification that previously barred people convicted of "infamous crimes" from voting or holding elected office in Iowa. The amendment replaces a existing provision with language stating that only individuals "adjudged mentally incompetent to vote" would be disqualified from voting. If adopted, this change would directly affect Iowans currently barred from voting or running for office due to certain felony convictions. The bill is currently in committee review and requires further legislative approval before potential voter ratification.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Bisignano, and Schultz.
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Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Tony Bisignano
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