Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to benefits accrued under public retirement systems

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
3. Next: Passes the House
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa declaring membership in an employee retirement system of the state or a political subdivision an enforceable contractual relationship. The resolution provides that, in accordance with the existing constitutional prohibition on laws impairing obligations of contracts, the accrued benefits of such membership shall not be diminished or impaired. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (92nd) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text