HSB 564: HSB 564

What it does

_____ of ombudsman.9, relating to the ombudsman’s powers, is amended related to the confidentiality of documents and information received by the office of ombudsman from an agency.17, or to the extent the ombudsman is required by law to report the information or testify in court. The Code section is further amended to provide that it shall not be interpreted to permit an agency to deny production of records and documents when requested by the ombudsman.11A, concerning certain whistleblower complaints filed by an employee that are subject to investigation by the office of ombudsman, is amended to provide that the office of ombudsman may, in writing to the employee, decline to investigate the complaint.

House subcommittee · named January 19, 2022

• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jon Jacobsen (R)
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 12 against

Against: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Independent Physician Group; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association; Iowa Nurses Association; Iowa Pharmacy Association; Iowa Psychiatric Physicians Society; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; Medical Associates Clinic and Health Plan; The Iowa Clinic, P.C.

In plain words

1. January 19, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. January 19, 2022House subcommittee named: Jones, Jacobsen and Kurth
3. January 27, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes