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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to persons entitled to the privilege of an elector
Sponsored by Sen. Tony Bisignano (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2025
- Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- 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
AI summary If passed, this change would allow people convicted of certain serious crimes to vote and hold elected office again. Currently, the state constitution prevents people with these convictions from participating in elections. This amendment would remove that restriction for those individuals.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to persons entitled to the privilege of an elector. The amendment strikes a prohibition that withholds the privilege of an elector from persons convicted of an infamous crime. The privilege of an elector includes both the right to vote and the right to hold elected office. 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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 4, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Lobbying
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