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IA HF492
IA HF492A bill for an act concerning the salaries of county deputy sheriffs, assistant county attorneys, and other county deputy officers.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Currently, the annual base salary of a county deputy sheriff, an assistant county attorney except in a county having a population of more than 200,000, and deputy officers of certain county offices shall not exceed 85 percent of the annual base salary of the county sheriff, the county attorney, or the county principal officer, respectively. This bill provides that a county deputy sheriff, an assistant county attorney in any county, or a county deputy officer’s annual base salary shall be an amount not to exceed the annual base salary of the county sheriff, the county attorney, or the county principal officer, respectively.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Iowa state law regarding salary limitations for county deputy officers, specifically removing the previous requirement that deputy salaries be capped at 85 percent of their principal officer's salary. Instead, the bill allows deputy sheriffs, assistant county attorneys, and deputies in offices like the auditor, treasurer, and recorder to earn up to the full annual salary of their principal officer. The changes apply across all county sizes, eliminating previous population-based exceptions. The bill affects multiple sections of the Iowa Code, including provisions for deputy sheriffs, assistant county attorneys, and deputies in various county offices. By removing the 85 percent salary cap, the legislation gives county officials more flexibility in setting deputy salaries, potentially making these positions more competitive and allowing for compensation more directly aligned with the responsibilities and qualifications of the deputies. The bill does not change the fundamental process of salary certification by principal officers and county boards, but it does provide more latitude in determining appropriate compensation levels for deputy positions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Local Government Committee (09:00:00 2/25/2025 RM 19) (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF492 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF492.html |
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