HJR 3: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession

What it does

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa, for adoption by the second consecutive general assembly, 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. dies, resigns, or is removed from office. In the case of the death, resignation, or removal from office of the governor or governor-elect, the lieutenant governor or lieutenant governor-elect shall become governor or governor-elect for the residue of the term, and the office of lieutenant governor shall become vacant.

Senate subcommittee · named February 7, 2023

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 26, 2023Filed in the House
2. February 1, 2023Passed the House, 81–18
3. February 7, 2023Sent to the Senate State Government committee
4. February 7, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Bisignano and Cournoyer
5. March 14, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 21, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 19, 2023Passed the Senate, 50–0