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

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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 stop Iowa courts from deciding if laws made by the legislature follow the state constitution. The only exception is that the supreme court could still review plans used to draw voting districts. This would change how much power judges have to check the work of state lawmakers.¹

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text²

Senate subcommittee

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

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

4 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 27, 2026 (4) · on the Legislature’s site

Lobbying

0 for · 20 against · 1 undecided · Who →