A concurrent resolution to provide for a joint convention.
Impact
The passage of HCR2 facilitates a crucial structured opportunity for the legislative body and the Governor to convene. It underscores the significance of collaboration between the two chambers of the Iowa General Assembly and aims to foster communication regarding state issues. The authority vested in this concurrent resolution reaffirms the constitutional framework that governs such joint conventions, ensuring that they are conducted in an orderly and formal manner, thus enhancing the legislative process.
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 (HCR2) is a legislative proposal introduced by Representatives Grassley and Konfrst that calls for a joint convention of the Iowa House of Representatives and Senate. The resolution is aimed at scheduling a specific date and time for this event, which is set for January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The primary purpose of this joint convention is to invite Governor Kim Reynolds to deliver her message regarding the condition of the state, an important annual tradition that provides insights into the government's priorities and challenges for the upcoming year.
Contention
While no significant points of contention were identified during the discussions of HCR2, the traditional nature of the Governor's address can sometimes be a platform for political commentary and differing perspectives between parties. However, as HCR2 functions primarily as an organizational measure, it is less likely to evoke the same level of debate or contention as more substantive legislative bills that propose changes to policy or law.