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

Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law State government

Same legislation: SSB 3098

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2024
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2024
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 7, 2024
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 19, 202435–12
Done: House committeeFebruary 29, 2024
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 18, 202467–29
Done: To the GovernorApril 18, 2024
Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

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What’s in it

AI summary If someone sues in court to argue that a state law is unconstitutional, they must notify the Iowa General Assembly. This requirement applies to both the initial lawsuit and any later appeals. The notice must be delivered to the House or Senate through specific methods like certified mail or in person.¹

Read the official explanation

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.

Changed since by amendments H-8112, S-5014; see Amendments.

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House subcommittee

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

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1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 29, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§613.22 §625A.7

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Lobbying

3 for · 2 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3098Renumbered

90th General Assembly

SF 2275Became lawfrom SSB 3098