Iowa 89th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SJR2 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to protect life by declaring that the Constitution of the State of Iowa shall not be construed to recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or to require the public funding of abortion.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 125.

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

This bill died with 89th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to protect life by declaring that the Constitution of the State of Iowa shall not be construed to recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or to require the public funding of abortion.

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Action History

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  2. Withdrawn. S.J. 752.

  3. HJR 5 substituted. S.J. 751.

  4. Amendment S-3127 filed, adopted. S.J. 751.

  5. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 726.

  6. Fiscal note.

  7. Attached to similar HJR 5. S.J. 306.

  8. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 315.

  9. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  10. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/01/2021 12:00PM 217 Conference Room.

  11. Subcommittee: Schultz, Bisignano, and Guth. S.J. 160.

  12. Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 125.

Sponsors

  • CHAPMAN, J. TAYLOR, CARLIN, R. SMITH, REICHMAN, GREEN, JOHNSON, DAWSON, GOODWIN, BROWN, WHITING, KOELKER, COURNOYER, GUTH, GARRETT, COSTELLO, ROZENBOOM, ZAUN, SCHULTZ, SHIPLEY, SWEENEY, EDLER, SINCLAIR, DRISCOLL, KLIMESH, KRAAYENBRINK, LOFGREN, NUNN and WILLIAMS · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • CHAPMAN, J. TAYLOR, CARLIN, R. SMITH, REICHMAN, GREEN, JOHNSON, DAWSON, GOODWIN, BROWN, WHITING, KOELKER, COURNOYER, GUTH, GARRETT, COSTELLO, ROZENBOOM, ZAUN, SCHULTZ, SHIPLEY, SWEENEY, EDLER, SINCLAIR, DRISCOLL, KLIMESH, KRAAYENBRINK, LOFGREN, NUNN and WILLIAMS

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR2 do?
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to protect life by declaring that the Constitution of the State of Iowa shall not be construed to recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or to require the public funding of abortion.
Who sponsors SJR2?
SJR2 is sponsored by CHAPMAN, J. TAYLOR, CARLIN, R. SMITH, REICHMAN, GREEN, JOHNSON, DAWSON, GOODWIN, BROWN, WHITING, KOELKER, COURNOYER, GUTH, GARRETT, COSTELLO, ROZENBOOM, ZAUN, SCHULTZ, SHIPLEY, SWEENEY, EDLER, SINCLAIR, DRISCOLL, KLIMESH, KRAAYENBRINK, LOFGREN, NUNN and WILLIAMS.
What is the current status of SJR2?
This bill died with 89th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJR2?
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