What changed in HJR 5
The bill as introduced, compared with the version both chambers passed (89th General Assembly). 2 adopted amendments account for the changes.
1 passage reworded, 0 added and 0 removed; 4 of 5 unchanged.
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Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Article I of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section:
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26. Life. To defend the dignity of all human life and protect unborn children, children from efforts to expand abortion even to the point of birth, we the people of the State of Iowa declare that this Constitution does not recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or require the public funding of abortion.
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2. REFERRAL AND PUBLICATION. The foregoing amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is referred to the general assembly to be chosen at the next general election for members of the general assembly, and shall be published as provided by law for three consecutive months previous to the date of that election.