SSB 1211

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2021
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2021
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeMarch 2, 2021
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SJR 15
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became SJR 15 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SJR 15 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 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.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 12, 2022. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Roby Smith R
• Sen. Claire Celsi D
• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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 convening of the 2023 Legislative Session.

• Line of Succession, Constitutional Amendment · March 8, 2021

Reading a fiscal note²

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