The Legislative Process: 76-1
SPECIAL SESSION
The Iowa General Assembly may convene in special session. Officially referred
to as an "Extraordinary Session," a special session may be called by
gubernatorial proclamation or by two-thirds of the Legislature by a petition.
The Iowa Constitution grants these powers in Articles III and IV. The cause
for the special session must be expressed and debate is limited to the topic
designated. Other unrelated legislation may be filed, but such legislation
would not necessarily be considered during the special session. During special
sessions, legislators receive a session per diem, a per diem for expenses of
office, and travel allowance at the same rate paid during regular session.
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