Iowa Constitution Article X - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Iowa Constitution – Article X: Amendments to the Constitution – Summary
Article X of the Iowa Constitution outlines the process for amending the state constitution. Here's a clear breakdown of its sections:
Section 1 – How Proposed
Amendments must be proposed by the General Assembly (Iowa Legislature).
The proposal must pass by a majority in each house of the legislature.
After the next general election, the newly elected General Assembly must also approve the same amendment by majority vote.
Then, the amendment is submitted to the people of Iowa for a vote.
If a majority of voters approve it, the amendment becomes part of the constitution.
Section 2 – More than One Amendment
If multiple amendments are proposed at the same time, each one must be voted on separately by the public.
This ensures voters can approve or reject each amendment independently.
Section 3 – Constitutional Convention
The question of whether to hold a constitutional convention must be submitted to voters at least once every 10 years.
If a majority votes yes, a convention is called to consider broader constitutional changes.
This article ensures that amending the Iowa Constitution is a deliberative and democratic process, requiring both legislative approval across two sessions and final ratification by voters.
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