SSB 1221 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both Iowa House and Senate for any bill that increases income tax rates (individual or corporate) or creates new income-based taxes. It would directly affect Iowa's legislative process for tax changes, making it harder to raise taxes without broad bipartisan support. Key provisions include a one-year deadline for legal challenges to tax bills passed under this rule and a requirement that all such bills include a specific statement about the two-thirds vote requirement. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would change how Iowa enacts most tax legislation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SJR 11.
legislature
Apr 9, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Apr 8, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/09/2025 1:00PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Apr 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: De Witt, Schultz, and Winckler.
legislature
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
legislature
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