HF 366: Relating to government ethics of employees of a state agency, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, an ethics committee is established in the senate and in the house of representatives.31, receive and hear complaints and charges against members of its chamber, lobbyists, or clients of a lobbyist alleging a violation of the code of ethics, rules governing lobbyists, Code chapter 68B (government ethics and lobbying), or other matters referred to it by its chamber or independent special counsel. This bill amends Code chapter 68B to prohibit a person who serves or is employed by a state agency from using a badge, uniform, business card, electronic mail address, or other evidences of office or employment while engaging in an activity concerning a member of the general assembly that is unrelated to the official duties of the person’s employment or service.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2025

• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Scheetz

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Dr. Tanja Garrison

In plain words

1. February 12, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. March 3, 2025House subcommittee named: Jones, Bossman and Scheetz
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 6, 2025Committee vote: 14–7
6. March 12, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 955