Iowa HJR2011: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to benefits accrued under public retirement systems

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to benefits accrued under 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 benefits accrued under public retirement systems. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6010YH (1) sc/ns H.J.R. 2011 Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa is proposed: Article I of the Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section: Sec. 21A. Public retirement systems ---- accrued benefits as contractual obligation. Membership in an employee retirement system of the state or a political subdivision of the state is an enforceable contractual relationship. In accordance with section 21 of this Article, the accrued benefits of such membership shall not be diminished or impaired. 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 declaring membership in an employee …

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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 HJR2011?

HJR2011 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 benefits accrued under public retirement systems.

What does HJR2011 do?

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

What is the status of HJR2011?

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

Who sponsored HJR2011?

Sean Bagniewski (D, 35).

Where is the official record for HJR2011?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HJR+2011&ga=91