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Introduced Session

This bill includes officers appointed to positions in the executive branch of state government in the definition of “state employee” and “employee” for purposes of prohibitions on certain policies of state government entities relating to, and protections against adverse actions for, the disclosure to certain public entities of information that the employee believes to be evidence of a violation of law or rule, mismanagement, a gross abuse of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; and protections against adverse actions for failure to participate in charitable contributions or donations. A person aggrieved by a violation of Code section 70A.28(2) (adverse action for disclosure of information) may enforce the provision through either an administrative or civil action. The bill requires the department of administrative services or the state board of regents, as applicable, to inform new officers of the provisions of Code section 70A.28. By operation of law, a person who violates Code section 70A.28(1) or (2) in relation to an appointed officer of the executive branch is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than 30 days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855.

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Amy Sinclair (R)*, 

Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 01/27/2026)

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