SF 2205: Relating to requirements for the hiring of civil service positions

What it does

This bill relates to civil service requirements for the hiring of certain city public safety positions. Under current law, Code chapter 400 (civil service) sets forth a variety of provisions relating to hiring civil service employees, including examinations, probationary periods, veteran preferences, and other qualifications. The bill allows an applicant changing law enforcement agencies to forego the civil service examination if the applicant meets certain criteria. The bill allows a city council to suspend the requirement that a civil service commission submit to the city council a certified list of persons who qualify with the highest standing as a result of each examination for an original appointment for the hiring of sworn public safety personnel.

House subcommittee · named February 22, 2024

• Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
• Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad (D)
• Rep. Robert Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: City of Cedar Falls; City of Coralville; City of Davenport; City of Des Moines; City of Marion; Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa League of Cities; Metropolitan Coalition

In plain words

1. February 1, 2024Filed in the Senate
2. February 1, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 20, 2024Passed the Senate, 46–0
4. February 21, 2024Arrived in the House
5. February 22, 2024House subcommittee named: Dunwell, Abdul-Samad and Henderson
6. February 27, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 12, 2024Approved by the House committee
8. March 26, 2024Passed the House, 95–0
9. April 10, 2024Sent to the Governor
10. April 10, 2024Signed into law