Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa prohibiting the power of judicial review

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
3. Next: Passes the Senate
4. Next: Passes the House
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 that prohibits the power of judicial review. The resolution provides that, except for the supreme court’s review of an apportionment plan adopted by the general assembly, the judicial power of courts shall not include the power of judicial review to determine whether a law passed by the general assembly is consistent with the Constitution of the State of Iowa. 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

Senate subcommittee

Named January 21, 2026. On January 27, 2026 it recommended indefinite postponement. [].

• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail
• Sen. Matt Blake DEmail
• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail

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