Iowa Chapter 217 (1998)

From Ballotpedia

Iowa Chapter 217, also known as the Offenses Tried without Indictment Act, was on the November 7, 1998 election ballot in Iowa. It passed, with 63.9% of voters in favor.

Text of the proposal

The language that appeared on the ballot:

Proposes to amend the constitution to eliminate the limitation on fines for offenses which may be summarily tried without indictment.

See also

• Iowa ballot measures

Reference

• National Conference of State Legislatures Ballot Measures Database

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