Iowa HJR12 proposes constitutional amendments limiting terms for state officials.

The bill proposes amendments to the Iowa Constitution to limit the years of service for members of the general assembly and certain statewide elected officials. It restricts representatives to six consecutive terms, senators to three consecutive terms, and statewide officials like the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and attorney general to three consecutive terms. Additionally, it limits a person to 24 years of combined service in these offices. The amendments do not apply to service before January 1, 2029.

Iowa HJR12 proposes constitutional amendments limiting terms for state officials.

The bill proposes amendments to the Iowa Constitution to limit the years of service for members of the general assembly and certain statewide elected officials. It restricts representatives to six consecutive terms, senators to three consecutive terms, and statewide officials like the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and attorney general to three consecutive terms. Additionally, it limits a person to 24 years of combined service in these offices. The amendments do not apply to service before January 1, 2029.