The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State of Iowa by altering the terms of service for members of the House of Representatives. Under the new amendment, representatives will be elected every two years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, with their terms extending to four years. The amendment also introduces a classification system for current and newly elected members, dividing them into two classes based on their district numbers: members from odd-numbered districts will serve a two-year term, while those from even-numbered districts will serve a four-year term.

Additionally, the resolution addresses the process of reapportionment following the decennial census, mandating that the General Assembly determine the number of senators and representatives and establish their districts each year after the census. If the General Assembly fails to complete this apportionment by a specified deadline, the Supreme Court will intervene to ensure compliance. The resolution stipulates that the reapportioning authority may shorten the terms of senators or representatives as necessary during this process. If adopted, the amendment will be published and referred to the next General Assembly for further consideration before being submitted to voters for ratification.