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SJR 2005Did not pass · January 21, 2026

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of all youths of this state to a comprehensive public education

Sponsored by Sen. Tony Bisignano (D), Sen. Matt Blake (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D), Sen. Renee Hardman (D), Sen. Izaah Knox (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D), Sen. Art Staed (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Cindy Winckler (D), Sen. Mike Zimmer (D)

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 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 relating to the right of all youths of this state to a comprehensive public education. The joint resolution requires the state to provide all youths of this state with a comprehensive education that meets or exceeds national standards through a system of public schools and competent educators. The joint resolution establishes the subjects that are to be included in the comprehensive education that is provided. 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

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Named January 22, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Lobbying

1 for · 3 against · 1 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

Tried before

SJR 13Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

SJR 2005Cleared committee

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

  • SJR 13 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of a…
    90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee

Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.