HF 495: Relating to investigations conducted by the office of ombudsman

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named January 10, 2024

• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Office of Ombudsman

In plain words

1. February 7, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee · as HSB 146
2. February 7, 2023House subcommittee named: Siegrist, Collins and Srinivas · as HSB 146
3. February 14, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 146
4. February 24, 2023Approved by the House committee · as HSB 146
5. February 28, 2023Filed in the House
6. February 28, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 495 · as HSB 146
7. January 10, 2024House subcommittee named: Siegrist, Collins and Srinivas
8. January 16, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it