SF 2171: Permitting leaders of the general assembly to file amicus curiae briefs in appellate proceedings

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2024

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church; Iowans for Medical Marijuana

Against: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. January 31, 2024Filed in the Senate
2. January 31, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 19, 2024Passed the Senate, 47–0
4. February 20, 2024Arrived in the House
5. February 20, 2024House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Holt and Olson
6. February 22, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. February 29, 2024Approved by the House committee
8. March 18, 2024Passed the House, 85–11
9. April 18, 2024Sent to the Governor
10. April 19, 2024Signed into law