SSB 1109: SSB 1109

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 31, 2023

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)
• Sen. Pam Jochum (D)
• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Opportunity Solutions Project

Against: Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps

In plain words

1. January 31, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. January 31, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Cournoyer, Jochum and Koelker
3. February 8, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 16, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SJR 9