The bill amends Section 1.2 of the Code 2025 regarding state sovereignty in Iowa. It clarifies that the state's sovereignty is coextensive with its defined boundaries but is subject to the rights of the United States concerning public lands and military or naval establishments.

The key change in the bill is the insertion of the phrase "military or naval" to specify the types of federal establishments that may affect state sovereignty. Additionally, the language referring to the "national government" has been deleted, thereby narrowing the scope of federal influence on state sovereignty to only public lands and military or naval matters. This modification reflects a more defined understanding of the relationship between state and federal authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1.2