Iowa 89th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SJR12 — A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose limits on the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 400.

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  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose limits on the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.

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Action History

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  2. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  3. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/02/2021 11:30AM RM 24A.

  4. Subcommittee: Guth, Celsi, and Dawson. S.J. 468.

  5. Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 400.

Sponsors

  • WHITING, ZAUN, DAWSON, SHIPLEY and GUTH · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • WHITING, ZAUN, DAWSON, SHIPLEY and GUTH

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Subjects

taxation finance elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR12 do?
A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose limits on the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.
Who sponsors SJR12?
SJR12 is sponsored by WHITING, ZAUN, DAWSON, SHIPLEY and GUTH.
What is the current status of SJR12?
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 SJR12?
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