S.J.Res.11

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes. (Formerly SSB 1221.)

Chamber Passed·4/15/25

Iowa SJR11 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority vote for tax law changes.

Iowa SJR11 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for bills that increase the individual income tax rate, corporate income tax rate, or any other tax based on income or legal and special reserves. Lawsuits challenging the enactment of such bills must be filed within one year of the bill's enactment. If no lawsuit is filed within the one-year limit, the bill is considered properly enacted. The amendment would be submitted to the electorate for ratification in the November 2026 general election.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 57–21 · Apr 15, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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57 Nay

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22 Absent

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History

May 11

Senate

Sent to Secretary of State. S.J. 1028.

May 3

Senate

Message from House. S.J. 1015.

May 2

House

Amendment H-8481 filed. H.J. 1140.