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IA HF862

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Boards of supervisors may hire outside legal counsel to represent the board or any other county official with a majority vote of the board
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 331.755 regarding prohibited actions for county attorneys
  • County attorneys remain prohibited from accepting fees or rewards for services in prosecutions or official business
  • County attorneys cannot serve as attorney or agent for parties other than the state or county in actions based on substantially the same facts as their prosecutions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment (May 19, 2025)

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the representation of boards of supervisors and county officials by outside counsel, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 414.) Effective date: 05/19/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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