SJR9Introduced in the Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses. (Formerly SSB 1057.)
Introduced by Judiciary
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Official description
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses. (Formerly SSB 1057.)
Where it stands
Sent to Secretary of State. S.J. 929.
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Shall the joint resolution be adopted and agreed to? · April 17, 2025
87
Yes
6
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Scholten | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Henderson | 2 | Yes |
| Thomas Jeneary | 3 | Absent |
| Skyler Wheeler | 4 | Yes |
| Zachary Dieken | 5 | No |
| Megan Hess Jones | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Sexton | 7 | Yes |
| Ann Meyer | 8 | Yes |
| Henry Stone | 9 | Yes |
| John Wills | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 378.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 384.
Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. S.J. 582.
Immediate message. S.J. 582.
Message from Senate. H.J. 722.
Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 749.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 894.
Substituted for HJR 9. H.J. 965.
Passed House, yeas 87, nays 6. H.J. 966.
Explanation of vote. H.J. 1070.
Immediate message. H.J. 985.
Message from House. S.J. 831.
Sent to Secretary of State. S.J. 929.
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