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Amendments to the Iowa Constitution

An amendment must pass both chambers of two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by a majority of voters, usually at the next general election. Funnel tracks proposals from the 88th General Assembly (2019) on.

On the ballot or headed there · 4

On the ballotFirst passed April 10, 2024 (HJR 2006) · second May 2, 2026 (SJR 11) · ballot November 3, 2026

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes.

Yes 686,939 (56.3%)No 534,258 (43.7%)

Unofficial · 95 of 99 counties reporting

Went to voters · result not loaded yetFirst passed March 22, 2022 (HJR 2005) · second April 19, 2023 (HJR 3) · ballot November 5, 2024

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession.

Went to voters · result not loaded yetFirst passed March 15, 2022 (SJR 9) · second April 4, 2023 (SJR 9) · ballot November 5, 2024

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualifications of electors.

Went to voters · result not loaded yetFirst passed March 13, 2019 (SJR 18) · second January 28, 2021 (SJR 7) · ballot November 8, 2022

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Passed once · waiting for the next Assembly · 2

Passed once · needs the next AssemblyFirst passed May 2, 2026 (SJR 11)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes.

Passed once · needs the next AssemblyFirst passed April 17, 2025 (SJR 9)

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.

Didn’t pass a second time · 5

Didn’t pass a second timeFirst passed April 19, 2024 (SJR 2004)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by requiring a single rate for individual income taxes.

Didn’t pass a second timeFirst passed April 19, 2023 (HJR 3)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession.

Didn’t pass a second timeFirst passed April 4, 2023 (SJR 9)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualifications of electors.

Didn’t pass a second timeFirst passed April 6, 2021 (HJR 5)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa that the Constitution of the State of Iowa does not recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or require the public funding of abortion.

Didn’t pass a second timeFirst passed January 28, 2021 (SJR 7)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms.