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IA SF2059
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Sinclair
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "state employee" and "employee" under Iowa Code section 70A.28 to include officers appointed to positions in the executive branch of state government
- Extends whistleblower protections to appointed executive branch officers, protecting them from adverse actions for disclosing evidence of law violations, mismanagement, gross abuse of funds, abuse of authority, or dangers to public health or safety
- Protects appointed officers from retaliation for refusing to participate in charitable contributions or donations
- Requires the Department of Administrative Services or State Board of Regents to inform new appointed officers of these whistleblower provisions
- Violations involving appointed executive branch officers constitute a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days confinement and fines between $105 and $855
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to prohibitions and requirements for state entities concerning certain actions of appointed officers of the executive branch, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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