Iowa HJR2010: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems.

From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6083YH (2) sc/ns H.J.R. 2010 Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Article III of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section: Sec. 41. Two-thirds majority to change public retirement system laws. A bill containing provisions enacting, amending, or repealing any provision relating to a public retirement system shall require the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the general assembly for passage. Sec. 2. REFERRAL AND PUBLICATION. The foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is referred to the general assembly to be chosen at the next general election for members of the general assembly, and shall be published as provided by law for three months previous to the date of that election. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's substance by the members of the general assembly. This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems. The resolution …

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Sponsors

• Sean Bagniewski (D, 35) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 289 .

Common questions

What is HJR2010?

HJR2010 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems.

What does HJR2010 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to legislative changes to public retirement systems.

What is the status of HJR2010?

In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 289 . (February 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR2010?

Sean Bagniewski (D, 35).

Where is the official record for HJR2010?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HJR+2010&ga=91