Proyectos de ley › 91.ª Asamblea General
Relating to the representation of boards of supervisors and county officials by outside counsel, and including effective date provisions
Presentado por el comité Judiciary de la Cámara, Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R)
Dónde está ahora
- Hecho: Presentado13 de febrero de 2025
- Hecho: Subcomité19 de febrero de 2025
- Hecho: Comité de la Cámara4 de marzo de 2025
- Hecho: Lo aprueba la Cámara26 de marzo de 202593–3
- Hecho: Comité del Senado3 de abril de 2025
- Hecho: Lo aprueba el Senado16 de abril de 202530–17
- Hecho: A gobernador(a)19 de mayo de 2025
- Hecho: Firmado como ley19 de mayo de 2025
Firmado como ley ¿Qué es el embudo (funnel)?
Qué contiene
Resumen con IA County attorneys are prohibited from representing multiple county officials or groups if a conflict of interest exists between them. If a dispute arises, a majority of the board of supervisors can hire outside lawyers to handle the matter. Additionally, if a sheriff believes a conflict exists and the board refuses to act, the sheriff can ask a judge to decide the issue and allow them to hire their own legal help. (Todavía no está traducido al español.)1
Lea la explicación oficial (en inglés)
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. 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 30 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.
Por qué importa. County attorneys would be prohibited from representing the county, the board of supervisors, or other county officials if a conflict of interest exists between them. If a dispute arises, a majority of the board of supervisors can choose to hire outside legal counsel, and a county sheriff may petition a district court to determine if a conflict exists and request to hire their own outside counsel. (Todavía no está traducido al español.)2
Cambiado después por las enmiendas S-3107, H-1176; vea Enmiendas.
Texto completo del proyecto (en inglés) · Qué cambió antes de aprobarse3
Senate subcommittee
Named March 31, 2025. On April 2, 2025 it recommended passage.
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Lo que cambia del Código de Iowa (Iowa Code)
Modifica§331.755
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