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HCR102
Resolution to Hold a Joint Meeting for the Judiciary Address
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:29 AM
In one sentence
This resolution schedules a joint meeting of both legislative chambers on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., inviting Chief Justice Susan Christensen to speak about the judicial branch.
What it does
- Creates a joint convention for members of the House and Senate to attend together during the 2026 session.
- Schedules the event for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- Invites Chief Justice Susan Christensen to present her message on the condition of the judicial branch.
- Allows the Chief Justice to recommend matters she considers appropriate during this address.
Who it affects
- Members of the Iowa House of Representatives and Senate
- Chief Justice Susan Christensen
Limits and unknowns
- The resolution does not list specific topics that must be discussed beyond what the Chief Justice chooses.
- This resolution only sets up the meeting; it does not change any laws or funding levels.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Joint convention
- A meeting where members from both legislative chambers gather in one room.
- Condition of the Judiciary Address
- A message given by the Chief Justice to report on the condition of the judicial branch and recommend matters she deems appropriate.
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Official summary
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention for the Condition of the Judiciary Address.