Requiring notice to the general assembly in appellate actions regarding the constitutionality of a statute and including effective date and applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2024
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   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 8, 2024
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 19, 202435–12
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 29, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 18, 202467–29
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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 requires service of notice on the general assembly for actions regarding the constitutionality of a statute enacted by the general assembly. The bill provides that in a district court action challenging the constitutionality of a statute, the party bringing the constitutionality of the statute into question is required to serve a copy of original notice and a copy of the motion, pleading, or petition to the general assembly by the chief clerk of the house or the secretary of the senate by either restricted certified mail or personal service. The bill also requires notice to be served to the general assembly in actions challenging the constitutionality of a statute on appeal.

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§613.22§625A.7

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