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IA HF862
Bill
Status
Passed
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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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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