Permitting leaders of the general assembly to file amicus curiae briefs in appellate proceedings

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2024
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   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 31, 2024
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 19, 202447–0
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 29, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 18, 202485–11
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 18, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows the majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and minority leader of the house of representatives to file an amicus curiae brief in any appellate proceeding when the constitutionality of an Act of the legislature is called into question. Each leader may file a separate amicus curiae brief in the proceeding. The leader’s right to file an amicus curiae brief does not require the leave of the court or written consent of the parties. The bill permits a legislator to sign not more than one amicus curiae brief in an appellate proceeding or further review proceeding.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 20, 2024. On February 22, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail
• Rep. Steven Holt REmail
• Rep. Rick L. Olson DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§625A.19

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