Relating to requirements for the hiring of civil service positions

Sponsored by the Senate Local Government (successor To Sf 266) Committee

Topics:State government Cities & counties Public safety & emergencies

Same legislation: SF 266, SF 454

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 13, 2023
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2023
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 28, 2023
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 20, 202446–0
Done: House committeeMarch 12, 2024
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 26, 202495–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 10, 2024
Done: Signed into lawApril 10, 2024

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What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 4

1 adopted · 0 failed · 2 never voted on. Newest first.

S-5017Strike everything · filed February 20, 2024 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and clarifies that law enforcement officers can skip civil service exams when moving between agencies if they have no more than a 180-day break in service and have previously passed an exam. It also allows city councils to vote to suspend certain civil service hiring practices for up to one year at a time. Its wording →
Adopted
February 20, 2024
S-5013 · filed February 19, 2024 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
AI summary This amendment changes some of the wording regarding examination fields and adds a requirement that applicants moving between agencies must pass a physical exam before starting their new job. Its wording →
Ruled out of order
February 20, 2024
S-3087 · filed March 16, 2023 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
AI summary This amendment removes the word "city" from the bill's title. It also adds a rule that law enforcement officers do not have to retake a civil service exam when moving between Iowa law enforcement agencies, as long as they have previously passed one and do not have a break in service longer than 180 days. Its wording →
Never voted on
S-3067 · filed March 13, 2023 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
AI summary This amendment clarifies that the rule applies specifically to fire fighters, fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, police officers, police chiefs, and assistant police chiefs. It also adds that these personnel must still complete all required examinations and tests, and that this change does not affect any rights or benefits they receive outside of these specific rules. Its wording →
Never voted on