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89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1211: SSB 1211

Became SJR 15 · Its progress continues under the new number.

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…

Senate subcommittee · named January 12, 2022

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

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: League of Women Voters of Iowa

Against: United Professionals/UE

In plain words

  1. February 17, 2021Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
  2. February 17, 2021Senate subcommittee named: Smith, R., Celsi and Cournoyer
  3. February 25, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. March 2, 2021Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SJR 15
  5. January 12, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Smith, R., Celsi and Cournoyer

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/SSB1211