HF 414: Concerning conflicts of interest involving a county attorney

What it does

This bill concerns the duties and responsibilities of county attorneys. The bill adds engaging in the simultaneous representation of the county, the board of supervisors, and any other county official if a conflict of interest exists between the parties and engaging in any other type of legal representation if it creates a conflict of interest with the county to the list of prohibited actions of a county attorney. A majority of a board of supervisors may decide to obtain outside counsel if a dispute exists between the county attorney, the board of supervisors, or any other county official.

House subcommittee · named February 19, 2025

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ken Croken (D) · ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 5 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

Against: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Bar Association; Marion County Board of Supervisors

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 19, 2025House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Croken and Stone
3. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 862
7. March 31, 2025Withdrawn