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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 37: HSB 37

Became HJR 3 · Its progress continues under the new number.

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.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

  • Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

  1. January 17, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 17, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Matson and Siegrist
  3. January 18, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 25, 2023Approved by the House committee
  5. January 26, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HJR 3

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/90/HSB37