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Bill Summary · SCR 102

Summary: SCR 102 (Iowa) – A Concurrent Resolution to Provide for Adjournment Sine Die

Note: This summary reflects the information provided in the bill entry. Bills labeled as “concurrent resolution” often establish or recognize procedural actions rather than creating enforceable laws. SCR stands for Senate Concurrent Resolution in many state contexts, and “sine die” refers to adjournment without a set date to reconvene, typically signaling the end of the legislative session.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Main purpose: To authorize or declare adjournment sine die for the Iowa General Assembly for the current legislative session. The resolution formalizes the end of the session, indicating that the legislature will not reconvene on a fixed date and will adjourn permanently for that session.
  • Intent: Provide a formal mechanism to conclude the legislative work for the session, recognizing that all necessary business has been completed or that any remaining matters will be handled through other procedural channels (e.g., special sessions, veto overrides, or post-session actions).

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Adjournment directive: The resolution states that the session shall adjourn sine die, meaning no reconvening on a scheduled date without further action.
  • Scope of adjournment: Applies to both chambers of the Iowa General Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) and their joint activities for the current session.
  • Effective timing: Typically becomes effective at the conclusion of the legislative session when the resolution is adopted and signed into effect, or when formally enacted by the two chambers as part of the adjournment process.
  • Procedural housekeeping: May include formalities such as directing staff to cease daily legislative operations, recognizing the end of legislative work for the session, or setting the stage for any required post-session deadlines or procedures.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Lawmakers and staff: Ends routine legislative activities for the session; staff cease regular session duties unless assigned to post-session tasks.
  • Legislative deadlines and processes: Any ongoing or pending measures would either be completed via other mechanisms or carried over to the next session as appropriate (e.g., bills awaiting signature or vetoes may be addressed in the next session or through other constitutional procedures).
  • Public and stakeholders: Provides clarity on the session’s duration and the point at which formal legislative activity ceases, informing constituents, lobbyists, and agencies about the cessation of regular session actions.
  • Post-session actions: Possible implications for finalizing appropriations, budget bills, or veto-related actions if they require action before adjournment; otherwise, those items may wait for the next session or be handled via special sessions.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history: As of 2026-05-03, the bill was introduced and placed on the calendar.
  • Immediate effect: If adopted, adjournment sine die would typically take effect at the close of the session, marking the formal end of legislative business for the current term.
  • Potential follow-ups: After adjournment sine die, Congress may consider whether a special session is warranted for any remaining urgent business, or such business may be deferred to the next regular session.

Notes

  • Specific text, numerical deadlines, or additional conditions (e.g., exceptions for veto items or budget-related matters) are not provided in the available information. For a complete understanding, review the full bill language, fiscal notes, and any accompanying statements or committee reports.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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