IA HSB82

Prohibits cities with civil service commissions from establishing citizen review boards for police officer conduct through any ordinance, resolution, or other means

Requires cities with populations over 50,000 to establish between 5 and 7 civil service commissioners by ordinance, replacing the previous threshold of 70,000 population with a minimum of 3 commissioners

Modifies disciplinary standards for city civil service employees, requiring the city to prove by preponderance of evidence that an employee violated law, city policies, or standard operating procedures, and that punishment is proportionate and just

Changes appeal procedures including requiring hearings during normal business hours, allowing discovery rights (interrogatories, document requests, depositions), and requiring written final decisions with findings of fact within 30 days

Limits district court appeals to appellate review without trial or additional evidence, and allows courts to award attorney fees, expert fees, and costs to employees who substantially prevail in appeals

Takes effect immediately upon enactment