SSB 3099: SSB 3099

What it does

This bill allows the majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and minority leader of the house of representatives to file an amicus curiae brief in any appellate proceeding when the constitutionality of an Act of the legislature is called into question. Each leader may file a separate amicus curiae brief in the proceeding. The leader’s right to file an amicus curiae brief does not require the leave of the court or written consent of the parties. The bill permits a legislator to sign not more than one amicus curiae brief in an appellate proceeding or further review proceeding.

Senate subcommittee · named January 23, 2024

• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Nate Boulton (D)
• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church; Iowans for Medical Marijuana

Against: 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, Boulton and Dawson
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 30, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2171