The governor has issued two proclamations today, both of which are formalities regarding the November ballot. Read the details below, as outlined in a news release from the governor’s office.
Governor Culver Issues Election Proclamations
Notification of proposed actions required by law
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver has signed two proclamations concerning the Iowa Constitution. By law, both proclamations must be issued at least 60 days prior to Election Day. The first is a proclamation relating to the Iowa Water and Land Legacy Amendment to the Constitution that will be on the November ballot.
The Governor also issued a proclamation regarding the constitutional convention question that will be on November’s ballot. The question to hold a convention to amend or revise the Iowa Constitution is required by law to be put before voters every 10 years. The last year the question was on the ballot was 2000.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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