Iowa SJR8 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizen initiatives to amend the constitution.

Iowa SJR8 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizen initiatives to amend the constitution. The amendment sets requirements for the number of signatures needed from qualified electors and the distribution across counties. It also allows for arguments in support and opposition of the proposed amendment. The amendment requires the general assembly or the governor to appoint someone to prepare an argument against the proposed amendment. The supreme court has exclusive jurisdiction over challenges to petitions and signatures.

Iowa SJR8 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizen initiatives to amend the constitution.

Iowa SJR8 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizen initiatives to amend the constitution. The amendment sets requirements for the number of signatures needed from qualified electors and the distribution across counties. It also allows for arguments in support and opposition of the proposed amendment. The amendment requires the general assembly or the governor to appoint someone to prepare an argument against the proposed amendment. The supreme court has exclusive jurisdiction over challenges to petitions and signatures.