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Establishing an interim study committee to review and develop recommendations for the appointment of a special prosecutor for incidents involving the use of deadly force by a peace officer
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary A new group of state lawmakers will meet to study how special prosecutors are chosen to investigate cases where a police officer uses deadly force. This committee will talk with legal experts and law enforcement groups to gather information. They must share their ideas and suggestions with the rest of the legislature by January 2022.1
Read the official explanation
This bill establishes an interim study committee to review and develop recommendations for the appointment of a special prosecutor for incidents involving the use of deadly force by a peace officer. The bill provides that the legislative council shall establish an interim study committee composed of members of the senate and the house of representatives to meet during the 2021 legislative interim. The committee, in consultation with the justice department, Iowa county attorneys association, state public defender, Iowa state sheriffs’ and deputies’ association, Iowa peace officers association, and other stakeholders, shall study issues relating to the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute incidents involving the use of deadly force by a peace officer. The bill requires the committee to submit its findings and recommendations to the general assembly by January 15, 2022, for consideration by the general assembly during the 2022 legislative session.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 12, 2021. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Lobbying
1 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →
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