Terms Used In Iowa Code 497.9

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 Within thirty days after the adoption of an amendment to its articles of incorporation, an association shall cause a copy of the amendment adopted to be recorded in the office of the secretary of state.