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Iowa is among 26 states that does not have a process that allows citizens an opportunity to begin the process of amending the state constitution; that process currently is started by state lawmakers.

The question was at the heart of a discussion about Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s proposal to amend the Iowa Constitution to allow children to testify remotely

At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday

Iowa voters approved a pair of proposed state constitutional amendments — one on voting and one on the gubernatorial line of succession — in Tuesday’s general election.

Both Democrats and Republicans are generally supportive of proposed constitutional amendments that would impact voting eligibility and the gubernatorial line of succession

Other states’ amendment processes yield their own consequences

Iowa is among 26 states -- most of which are in the Eastern U.S. -- that do not have citizen-led ballot initiatives. Instead, the Iowa Legislature starts the process of amending the Iowa Constitution.

Bird said she plans to propose a constitutional amendment in the wake of an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that said defendants must be able to face witnesses, including children

It’s not uncommon for political movements to arise from court decisions that don’t go the way activists or political leaders …

The proposal passed by the House would require that two-thirds of the members in each chamber — 67 in the House and 34 in the Senate — agree on any legislation that increases Iowa's income tax on individuals or corporations.

Last week was “funnel week” at the Iowa Statehouse — the deadline for legislation to pass out of committee in …

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Iowa employers would be required to check a federal system to see if prospective employees are eligible to work in the U.S. under a bill advanced in the Iowa House on Wednesday, though lawmakers expressed reservations about the proposal and skepticism that it will advance further.