SSB 3098: SSB 3098

What it does

This bill requires service of notice on the general assembly for actions regarding the constitutionality of a statute S.F. _____ 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 23, 2024

• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church; IowaFathers; Iowans for Medical Marijuana

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. January 23, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 23, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Petersen and Schultz
3. January 29, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 7, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2275