Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HSB35 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 378.

  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 January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on February 27, 2025.

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 3 recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Summary

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Withdrawn. H.J. 985.

  2. SJR 9 substituted. H.J. 965.

  3. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 894.

  4. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 422.

  5. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SJR 9.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2025 3:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  8. Subcommittee: Dawson, Evans, and Petersen.

  9. Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

  10. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HJR 9.

  11. Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 3. H.J. 420.

  12. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 420.

  13. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  14. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2025 8:00AM RM 304.1.

  15. Subcommittee: Thomson, C., James and Wheeler. H.J. 98.

  16. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 98.

  17. Summary of Legislation

  18. Acts Chapter 170

  19. Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  20. Sent to Secretary of State. S.J. 929.

  21. Message from House. S.J. 831.

  22. Immediate message. H.J. 985.

  23. Explanation of vote. H.J. 1070.

  24. Passed House, yeas 87, nays 6. H.J. 966.

  25. Substituted for HJR 9. H.J. 965.

  26. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 894.

  27. Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 749.

  28. Message from Senate. H.J. 722.

  29. Immediate message. S.J. 582.

  30. Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. S.J. 582.

  31. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 384.

  32. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 378.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HSB35 do?
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses.
Who sponsors HSB35?
HSB35 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.
What is the current status of HSB35?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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