IA HF239

Transforms the Office of Consumer Advocate from a division within the Iowa Department of Justice into an independent agency

Changes the appointment authority for the Consumer Advocate from the Attorney General to the Governor, with Senate confirmation required at least every four years

Requires the Governor to select the Consumer Advocate from a list of three candidates submitted by a committee consisting of the Secretary of Agriculture, Auditor of State, and Treasurer of State

Establishes a five-year term for the Consumer Advocate and requires regular reporting to the selection committee regarding office activities

Terminates the term of the current Consumer Advocate upon the bill's effective date and transfers hiring authority for office staff from the Attorney General to the Consumer Advocate