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HF 717Signed by Governor · June 17, 2020

Concerning appeal rights relating to veterans preference

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee

Topics:Public safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HSB 212

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedMarch 12, 2019
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2020
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 31, 2020
  4. Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 2020
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 5, 2020
  6. Done: Passes the SenateJune 5, 202049–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 17, 2020

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What’s in it

This bill concerns veterans preference under Code chapter 35C.5.4, concerning mandamus and judicial review, is amended to provide that an action of mandamus shall be filed by an applicant or incumbent within 300 days after a refusal to allow a preference, or a reduction of salary designed to bring about the resignation or discharge of the incumbent.6, concerning removal from a position or employment, is amended to provide that upon removal, the person removed shall be provided written notification of the right to a review by a writ of certiorari or judicial review.

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The bill also provides that a writ of certiorari be filed within 300 days of the removal of the person.

Changed since by amendment H-8022; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

Senate subcommittee

Named March 2, 2020. On March 3, 2020 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§35C.3§35C.4§35C.6

How the Code works2

Lobbying

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