Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025
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   Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 26, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 19, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 17, 2025
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   Now: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Passed both chambers A constitutional amendment must pass two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by voters. What’s a funnel?

In plain words

1. January 28, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee · as SSB 1057
2. January 28, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Evans and Petersen · as SSB 1057
3. February 13, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 1057
4. February 26, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SJR 9 · as SSB 1057
5. February 27, 2025Filed in the Senate
6. February 27, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 19, 2025Passed the Senate, 47–0
8. April 17, 2025Took the place of HJR 9 on the House floor (the same legislation)
9. April 17, 2025Passed the House, 87–6