HSB 533: HSB 533

What it does

In 2017, the general assembly amended Code section 321.477 to specify the powers, duties, and limitations of employees of the department of transportation (DOT) who are designated as peace officers by the DOT. Under the terms of the legislation, the amended language was set to be repealed effective July 1, 2018. In 2018, the general assembly extended the future repeal provision to July 1, 2019, and in 2019, the general assembly again extended the future repeal provision to July 1, 2022. This bill repeals the future repeal provision, thereby making the specified powers, duties, and limitations of DOT employees who are designated as peace officers permanent. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

House subcommittee · named January 11, 2022

• Rep. Gary Worthan (R)
• Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
• Rep. Steven Hansen (D)

Lobbying · 11 for, 3 against

For: American Council of Engineering Companies; Associated General Contractors of Iowa; Iowa Engineering Society; Iowa Good Roads Association; Iowa Motor Truck Association; Iowa Peace Officers Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; Iowa State Troopers Association; State Police Officers Council

Against: Iowa State Patrol Supervisors Association; Iowa State Troopers Association; State Police Officers Council

In plain words

1. January 11, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 11, 2022House subcommittee named: Worthan, Dunwell and Hansen
3. February 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2345