Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HF438 — A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 474.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 654.

  2. Committee vote: Yeas, 13. Nays, 10. H.J. 447.

  3. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 447.

  4. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  5. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2025 7:45AM House Lounge.

  6. Subcommittee: Jones, Lundgren and Zabner. H.J. 341.

  7. Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 338.

  8. Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 474.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF438 do?
A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Who sponsors HF438?
HF438 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT.
What is the current status of HF438?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF438?
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