Terms Used In Iowa Code 49A.5

  • 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.
 The general assembly may provide for the submission of a constitutional amendment to the people at a special election for that purpose, at such time as it may prescribe, and the same shall in all respects be governed and conducted as prescribed by law for the submission of a constitutional amendment at a general election.