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Relating to the representation of boards of supervisors and county officials by outside counsel, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 13, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 26, 202593–3
- Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 16, 202530–17
- Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
- Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2025
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What’s in it
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.
Read the full explanation
If a county sheriff reasonably believes that a conflict of interest exists with the county attorney and the board of supervisors refuses to act, the county sheriff may, through notice pleadings, petition a district court for a determination of whether a conflict of interest exists and request a stay on any pending proceedings. The district court shall issue a ruling on the merits within days and may authorize the county sheriff to retain outside counsel to represent the county sheriff or issue any other order in the interest of justice and all court costs and expenses shall by paid by the county.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-3107, H-1176; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
Senate subcommittee
Named March 31, 2025. On April 2, 2025 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§331.755
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Lobbying
3 for · 5 against · 9 undecided · Who →
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