Relating to investigations of state departments by the auditor of state

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 28, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows the auditor of state to investigate departments of state government for the purposes of pursuing efficiency in state government. The bill applies the auditor’s enforcement provisions under current law to such investigations (subpoena power, judicial enforcement of subpoenas, and involvement of county attorneys or the attorney general).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§11.5D

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