Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SJR5 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa eliminating involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 264.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa eliminating involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Celsi, and Schultz. S.J. 303.

  2. Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 264.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR5 do?
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa eliminating involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
Who sponsors SJR5?
SJR5 is sponsored by Izaah Knox (Democrat).
What is the current status of SJR5?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SJR5?
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