HF 27: Relating to executive orders of the president of the United States

What it does

This bill relates to executive orders issued by the president of the United States.F. States. The legislative council may refer such orders to the attorney general and governor for further review. The bill requires the attorney general to determine whether an order is constitutional and to decide whether to seek an exemption from the order or a ruling on its constitutionality. The bill prohibits the state, a political subdivision of the state, or any publicly funded organization, from enforcing a presidential executive order that restricts a person’s rights or which the attorney general has determined to be unconstitutional and which is related to certain enumerated subjects.

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2023

• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R) · skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 3 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowans for Medical Marijuana; Rick Phillips; VALOR Iowa

Against: City of Iowa City; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. January 12, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 13, 2023House subcommittee named: Holt, James and Wheeler
3. January 26, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it