The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing Section 1 of Article V and replacing it with a provision that prohibits the power of judicial review. Specifically, it states that the judicial power vested in the courts, including the supreme court and district courts, shall not extend to reviewing the constitutionality of laws passed by the general assembly, except for the supreme court's review of apportionment plans. This amendment aims to limit the judiciary's role in evaluating legislative actions against the state constitution.
If adopted, the resolution will be published and referred to the next general assembly for consideration. Following this, it will be submitted to the electorate for ratification. The resolution emphasizes that the inclusion of this explanation does not imply agreement with its content by the members of the general assembly.