HF 2559: Relating to the revocation or suspension of the certification of a law enforcement officer

What it does

This bill relates to the revocation or suspension of the certification of a law enforcement officer. The bill provides that all investigatory materials, including any recommendation, notification, or other record or information provided by an employing agency or the attorney general shall be confidential except as required by rule or order of the council, an administrative law judge, or a reviewing court. If the investigative information in the possession of the academy indicates a crime has been committed, the information shall be reported to the proper law enforcement agency. The bill provides that a final written decision and finding of fact of the council in a disciplinary proceeding or an informal stipulation and settlement agreement are public records.

House subcommittee · named January 10, 2024

• Rep. Matthew B. Rinker (R) · matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad (D)
• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 2 against

Against: Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Peace Officers Association

In plain words

1. January 10, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 550
2. January 10, 2024House subcommittee named: Rinker, Abdul-Samad and Meggers · as HSB 550
3. February 7, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 550
4. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee · as HSB 550
5. February 15, 2024Filed in the House
6. February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2559 · as HSB 550