Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualifications of electors

Constitutional amendment Ratified by voters →

Topics:Elections & voting

Same legislation: SSB 1109

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Where it is now

Done: First passed (89th GA, SJR 9)March 15, 2022
Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2023
Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 16, 2023
Done: Passes the Senate againMarch 7, 2023
Done: Passes the House againApril 4, 2023
Done: Approved by votersNovember 5, 2024

Passed both chambers A constitutional amendment must pass two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by voters. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary This resolution would change the state constitution to allow people to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the next general election. If voters approve this change in November 2024, it would lower the age requirement for certain elections.¹

Read the official explanation

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 qualification of electors. The joint resolution reduces the voting age in the Constitution of the State of Iowa from years of age to years of age, except that a person who will be years of age by the next general election shall be permitted to vote in a primary election. Eighteen years of age is the current voting S.J.R. age for every election in the United States due to the adoption of the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution, if adopted, would be submitted to the electorate for ratification at the general election in November 2024.

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House subcommittee

Named March 16, 2023. On March 22, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Tried before

HJR 14Passed a chamber88th GA SJR 9Passed a chamber89th GA HJR 7Didn’t advance89th GA HJR 11Passed a chamber89th GA

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SSB 1109Renumbered

90th General Assembly

SJR 9Passed a chamberfrom SSB 1109

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None became law, though one got through a chamber.

HJR 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualificat…
89th General Assembly · Passed House · same title
Passed a chamber
SJR 9 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualificat…
89th General Assembly · Passed both chambers · same title
Passed a chamber
HJR 7 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualificat…
89th General Assembly · Withdrawn · very similar
Didn’t advance
HJR 14 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualificat…
88th General Assembly · Passed House · same title
Passed a chamber
SJR 2002 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the qualificat…
88th General Assembly · Passed Senate · very similar
Passed a chamber

Matched by wording or an identical title.