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HJR 2001Did not pass · January 14, 2022

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to read and restrictions relating to written materials used in educational institutions

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2022
  2. Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
  3. Next: Passes the House
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
  6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to read and restrictions relating to written materials used in educational institutions. The joint resolution prohibits the general assembly from making any law that restricts the books or other written materials used to instruct students in elementary schools, secondary schools, universities, or any other educational institution. The joint resolution also prohibits the general assembly from making any law that restricts the books or other written materials available to students in the libraries of any elementary school, secondary school, university, or any other educational institution.

Read the full explanation

2001 referred to the next general assembly (90th) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.

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