HF 862: Relating to the representation of boards of supervisors and county officials by outside counsel, and including effective date provisions

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.

Senate subcommittee · named March 31, 2025

• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@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. March 7, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 26, 2025Passed the House, 93–3
3. March 27, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 31, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Knox and Taylor
5. April 2, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. April 3, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 16, 2025Passed the Senate, 30–17
8. April 24, 2025Passed the House, 58–30
9. May 19, 2025Sent to the Governor
10. May 19, 2025Signed into law