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89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HJR 2005: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession

Passed both chambers · A constitutional amendment must pass two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by voters.

What it does

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession. The amendment creates a system of succession in the case of a permanent or temporary disability of the governor or governor-elect. In the case of a temporary disability of the governor or governor-elect, the lieutenant governor or lieutenant governor-elect shall act as governor or governor-elect until the disability is removed, or the governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

Constitutional Amendment Publication Cost. The estimated cost to publish a proposed constitutional amendment passed by the 89th General Assembly would be $14,400 (8 newspapers x 3 months x $600). The costs would be incurred in fall 2022 (FY 2023), prior to the…

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: League of Women Voters of Iowa

Against: United Professionals/UE

In plain words

  1. February 10, 2022Filed in the House
  2. February 23, 2022Passed the House, 63–34
  3. February 24, 2022Arrived in the Senate
  4. March 22, 2022Took the place of SJR 15 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
  5. March 22, 2022Passed the Senate, 46–3

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HJR2005