Relating to investigations conducted by the office of ombudsman

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 24, 2023
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   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill concerns investigations conducted by the office of ombudsman. Code section 2C.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 if the employee is represented by counsel in the matter. The bill also provides that if findings are issued following an investigation, the findings shall also be provided to the agency or officer who is the subject of the allegations. Code section 70A.28, concerning whistleblower complaints, is amended to conform to the changes made to Code section 2C.11A.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 10, 2024. On January 16, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Brent Siegrist REmail
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins REmail
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§2C.11A§70A.28

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