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IA Code § 2C.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.15 - Reports critical of agency or officer.

2C.15 Reports critical of agency or officer.   Before announcing a conclusion or recommendation that criticizes an agency or any officer or employee, the ombudsman shall consult with that agency, officer, or employee and shall attach to every report sent or made under the provisions of this chapter a copy of any unedited comments made by or on behalf of the officer, employee, or agency.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.15]  C93, §2C.15  2013 Acts, ch 10, §17
IA Code § 2C.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.16 - Recommendations to agency.

2C.16 Recommendations to agency.   1. The ombudsman shall state recommendations to an agency, if, after having considered a complaint and whatever material the ombudsman deems pertinent, the ombudsman finds substantiating facts for any of the following:   a. A matter should be further considered by the agency.   b. An administrative action should be modified or canceled.   c. A rule on which an administrative action is based should be altered.   d. Reasons should be given for an administrative action.   e. Any other action should be taken by the agency.   2. If the ombudsman requests, the agency shall, within twenty working days notify the ombudsman of any action taken on the recommendations or the reasons for not complying with them.   3. If the ombudsman believes that a law resulted in an administrative action which is unfair or otherwise objectionable, the ombudsman shall notify the general assembly concerning desirable statutory change.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.16]  C93, §2C.16  2008 Acts, ch 1031, §3; 2013 Acts, ch 10, §18; 2014 Acts, ch 1092, §1
IA Code § 2C.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.17 - Publication of conclusions.

2C.17 Publication of conclusions.   1. The ombudsman may publish the conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions and transmit them to the governor or the general assembly or any of its committees. When publishing an opinion adverse to an agency or official the ombudsman shall, unless excused by the agency or official affected, include with the opinion any unedited reply made by the agency.   2. Any conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions so published may at the same time be made available to the news media or others who may be concerned.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.17]  C93, §2C.17  2005 Acts, ch 19, §6; 2013 Acts, ch 10, §19
IA Code § 2C.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.18 - Report to general assembly.

2C.18 Report to general assembly.   The ombudsman shall by December 31 of each year submit an economically designed and reproduced report to the general assembly and to the governor concerning the exercise of the ombudsman’s functions during the preceding fiscal year. In discussing matters with which the ombudsman has been concerned, the ombudsman shall not identify specific persons if to do so would cause needless hardship. If the annual report criticizes a named agency or official, it shall also include unedited replies made by the agency or official to the criticism, unless excused by the agency or official affected.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.18; 82 Acts, ch 1026, §3]  C93, §2C.18  2013 Acts, ch 10, §20; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §50; 2019 Acts, ch 89, §6
IA Code § 2C.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.19 - Disciplinary action recommended.

2C.19 Disciplinary action recommended.   If the ombudsman believes that any public official, employee or other person has acted in a manner warranting criminal or disciplinary proceedings, the ombudsman shall refer the matter to the appropriate authorities.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.19]  C93, §2C.19  2013 Acts, ch 10, §21
IA Code § 2C.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.20 - Immunities.

2C.20 Immunities.   No civil action, except removal from office as provided in chapter 66, or proceeding shall be commenced against the ombudsman or any member of the staff for any act or omission performed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter unless the act or omission is actuated by malice or is grossly negligent, nor shall the ombudsman or any member of the staff be compelled to testify in any court with respect to any matter involving the exercise of the ombudsman’s official duties except as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.20]  C93, §2C.20  2013 Acts, ch 10, §22
IA Code § 2C.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.21 - Witnesses.

2C.21 Witnesses.   A person required by the ombudsman to provide information shall be paid the same fees and travel allowances as are extended to witnesses whose attendance has been required in the district courts of this state. Officers and employees of an agency shall not be entitled to such fees and allowances. A person who, with or without service of compulsory process, provides oral or documentary information requested by the ombudsman shall be accorded the same privileges and immunities as are extended to witnesses in the courts of this state, and shall also be entitled to be accompanied and advised by counsel while being questioned.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.21]  C93, §2C.21  2013 Acts, ch 10, §23
IA Code § 2C.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.22 - Penalties.

2C.22 Penalties.   A person who willfully obstructs or hinders the lawful actions of the ombudsman or the ombudsman’s staff, or who willfully misleads or attempts to mislead the ombudsman in the ombudsman’s inquiries, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.22]  C93, §2C.22  2013 Acts, ch 10, §24
IA Code § 2C.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2C - OMBUDSMAN|Section 2C.23 - Citation.

2C.23 Citation.   This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Iowa Ombudsman Act”.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.23]  C93, §2C.23  2013 Acts, ch 10, §25
IA Code § 2D.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2D - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Section 2D.1 - International relations advisory council.

2D.1 International relations advisory council. Repealed by  2008 Acts, ch 1156, §53, 58  .
IA Code § 2D.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2D - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Section 2D.2 - International relations committee — protocol.

2D.2 International relations committee — protocol.   1. The international relations committee of the legislative council shall establish and utilize protocol for visitors to the capitol, who may include state, national, or international visitors. The protocol established shall include provisions relating to transportation of visitors to and from the capitol, the designation of an official point of entry and a receiving area for visitors, security provisions, official introduction of visitors to the general assembly while the general assembly is in session, the provision of gifts to visitors, and other provisions appropriate to the visitor’s position.   2. The international relations committee shall work with the executive branch protocol officer and with the legislative branch protocol officer in developing the protocol and in coordinating the visits of state, national, and international visitors to the capitol.  2000 Acts, ch 1102, §2
IA Code § 2D.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2D - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Section 2D.3 - Legislative branch protocol officer.

2D.3 Legislative branch protocol officer.   The legislative services agency shall employ a legislative branch protocol officer to coordinate activities related to state, national, and international visitors to the state capitol or with an interest in the general assembly, and related to travel of members of the general assembly abroad. The protocol officer shall work with the executive branch protocol officer to coordinate state, national, and international relations activities. The legislative branch protocol officer shall submit periodic reports to the international relations committee of the legislative council regarding the visits of state, national, and international visitors and regarding international activities.  2000 Acts, ch 1102, §3; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §41; 2003 Acts, ch 35, §44, 49; 2008 Acts, ch 1156, §4, 58
IA Code § 2D.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 2D - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Section 2D.4 - Executive branch protocol officer.

2D.4 Executive branch protocol officer.   The lieutenant governor, or the lieutenant governor’s designee, shall be the executive branch protocol officer. The protocol officer shall work with the international relations committee of the legislative council and the legislative branch protocol officer in developing and implementing protocol for state, national, and international visitors to the state capitol and in improving coordination between the legislative and executive branches in international relations activities.  2000 Acts, ch 1102, §4; 2008 Acts, ch 1156, §5, 58
IA Code § 3.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.1 - Form of bills.

3.1 Form of bills.   1. Bills designed to amend, revise, enact, codify, or repeal a law:   a. Shall refer to the numbers of the sections or chapters of the Code to be amended or repealed, but it is not necessary to refer to the sections or chapters in the title.   b. Shall refer to the session of the general assembly and the sections and chapters of the Acts to be amended if the bill relates to a section or sections of an Act not appearing in the Code.   c. Shall express all references to statutes in numerals.   2. The title to a bill shall contain a brief statement of the purpose of the bill, however all detail matters properly connected with the subject so expressed may be omitted from the title.  [C73, §38; C97, §41; S13, §41-a, -b; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §47; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.1]  84 Acts, ch 1067, §2; 90 Acts, ch 1168, §2; 2004 Acts, ch 1101, §2; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §4; 2014 Acts, ch 1141, §51  Publication of bills, §2.9
IA Code § 3.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.2 - Bill drafting instructions.

3.2 Bill drafting instructions.   The legislative council shall, in consultation with the director of the legislative services agency and the Code editor, promulgate rules and instructions for the drafting of legislative bills and resolutions not otherwise in conflict with the provisions of law and the rules of the senate and the house.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.2]  2003 Acts, ch 35, §44, 49
IA Code § 3.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.3 - Headnotes and historical references.

3.3 Headnotes and historical references.   1. Proper headnotes may be placed at the beginning of a section of a bill or at the beginning of a Code section or Code section subunit. However, except as provided for the uniform commercial code pursuant to section 554.1107, headnotes shall not be considered as part of the law as enacted.   2. At the end of a Code section there may be placed a reference to the section number of the Code, or any Iowa Act from which the matter of the Code section was taken. Historical references shall not be considered as a part of the law as enacted.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §49; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.3]  2004 Acts, ch 1086, §3; 2005 Acts, ch 19, §7; 2007 Acts, ch 41, §40; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §5; 2014 Acts, ch 1141, §52  Referred to in §2B.13
IA Code § 3.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.4 - Bills — approval — passage over veto.

3.4 Bills — approval — passage over veto.   1. If the governor approves a bill, the governor shall sign and date it; if the governor returns the bill with objections and it afterwards passes as provided in the Constitution, a certificate, signed by the presiding officer of each house in the following form, shall be endorsed on or attached to the bill:   This bill (or this item of an appropriation bill, as the case may be), having been returned by the governor, with objections, to the house in which it originated, and, after reconsideration, having again passed both houses by yeas and nays by a vote of two-thirds of the members of each house, has become a law this ............ day of .................................   2. An “appropriation bill” means a bill which has as its primary purpose the making of appropriations of money from the public treasury.  [C51, §16, 17; R60, §19, 20; C73, §28, 29; C97, §32; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §50; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.4]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §2011; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §1  Iowa Constitution, Art. III, §16
IA Code § 3.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.5 - Failure of governor to return bill.

3.5 Failure of governor to return bill.   When a bill has passed the general assembly, and is not returned by the governor within three days as provided in the Constitution, it shall be authenticated by the secretary of state endorsing thereon:   This bill, having remained with the governor three days (Sunday excepted), the general assembly being in session, has become a law this ............ day of ................................, ............  ....................................,  Secretary of State.  [C51, §18; R60, §21; C73, §30; C97, §33; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §51; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.5]  Iowa Constitution, Art. III, §16
IA Code § 3.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.6 - Acts — where deposited — nullification resolutions.

3.6 Acts — where deposited — nullification resolutions.   1. The original Acts of the general assembly shall be deposited with and kept by the secretary of state.   2. The secretary of state shall submit to the administrative code editor a copy of any resolution nullifying an administrative rule which is passed by the general assembly pursuant to Article III, section 40 of the Constitution of the State of Iowa.  [C51, §19; R60, §22; C73, §31; C97, §34; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §52; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.6]  91 Acts, ch 42, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104
IA Code § 3.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.11 - Private Acts — when effective.

3.11 Private Acts — when effective.   Acts of a private nature which do not prescribe the time when they take effect, shall do so on the thirtieth day next after they have been approved by the governor, or endorsed as provided in this chapter.  [C51, §20; R60, §23; C73, §32; C97, §35; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §57; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.11]
IA Code § 3.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.12 - Appropriations — effective for fiscal year.

3.12 Appropriations — effective for fiscal year.   All annual appropriations shall be for the fiscal year beginning with July 1 and ending with June 30 of the succeeding year and when such appropriations are made payable quarterly, the quarters shall end with September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30; but nothing in this section shall be construed as increasing the amount of any annual appropriation.  [S13, §116-a; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §58; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.12]  Referred to in §3.7, 3.13, 162.2, 455B.133B, 455B.133C, 461.2
IA Code § 3.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.13 - Pro rata disbursement of appropriations.

3.13 Pro rata disbursement of appropriations.   Annual appropriations shall be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of the Acts granting the same pro rata from the time such Acts shall take effect up to the first day of the succeeding quarter as provided in section 3.12.  [S13, §116-b; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §59; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.13]
IA Code § 3.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.14 - Certain appropriations prohibited.

3.14 Certain appropriations prohibited.   An appropriation shall not be made to any institution not wholly under the control of the state of Iowa.  [S13, §116-c1; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §60; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §3.14]  2006 Acts, ch 1010, §3  Iowa Constitution, Art. III, §31
IA Code § 3.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 3 - STATUTES AND RELATED MATTERS|Section 3.20 - Directions to future general assemblies.

3.20 Directions to future general assemblies.   The following principles shall be used by the general assembly in determining whether a procedure should be established and the type of procedure which should be established, for the state licensure of an occupation or profession:   1. The state shall engage in licensing procedures for those professions and occupations where it believes it can assure an objective and measurable level of competence concerning the public health, safety, and well-being which other sources cannot effectively provide.   2. The licensing board shall pursue a meaningful examination and enforcement procedure which upholds the level of competency of the licensee to insure that the public interest is protected.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §3.20]  2007 Acts, ch 10, §1
IA Code § 4.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.2 - Common law rule of construction.

4.2 Common law rule of construction.   The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. Its provisions and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed with a view to promote its objects and assist the parties in obtaining justice.  [C51, §2503; R60, §2622; C73, §2528; C97, §3446; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §64; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.2]
IA Code § 4.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.3 - References to other statutes.

4.3 References to other statutes.   Any statute which adopts by reference the whole or a portion of another statute of this state shall be construed to include subsequent amendments of the statute or the portion thereof so adopted by reference unless a contrary intent is expressed.  [C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.3]
IA Code § 4.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.4 - Presumption of enactment.

4.4 Presumption of enactment.   In enacting a statute, it is presumed that:   1. Compliance with the Constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended.   2. The entire statute is intended to be effective.   3. A just and reasonable result is intended.   4. A result feasible of execution is intended.   5. Public interest is favored over any private interest.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.4]
IA Code § 4.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.5 - Prospective statutes.

4.5 Prospective statutes.   A statute is presumed to be prospective in its operation unless expressly made retrospective.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.5]
IA Code § 4.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.6 - Ambiguous statutes — interpretation.

4.6 Ambiguous statutes — interpretation.   If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the legislature, may consider among other matters:   1. The object sought to be attained.   2. The circumstances under which the statute was enacted.   3. The legislative history.   4. The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects.   5. The consequences of a particular construction.   6. The administrative construction of the statute.   7. The preamble or statement of policy.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.6]
IA Code § 4.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.7 - Conflicts between general and special statutes.

4.7 Conflicts between general and special statutes.   If a general provision conflicts with a special or local provision, they shall be construed, if possible, so that effect is given to both. If the conflict between the provisions is irreconcilable, the special or local provision prevails as an exception to the general provision.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.7]  Referred to in §7E.6  Intent of general assembly that §7E.6 govern compensation of members of boards, committees, commissions, or councils except for certain provisions enacted subsequent to July 1, 1986; see §7E.6(1) and (7)
IA Code § 4.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.8 - Irreconcilable statutes.

4.8 Irreconcilable statutes.   If statutes enacted at the same or different sessions of the legislature are irreconcilable, the statute latest in date of enactment by the general assembly prevails. If provisions of the same Act are irreconcilable, the provision listed last in the Act prevails.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.8]  See also §2B.13(1)(h)
IA Code § 4.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.9 - Official copy prevails.

4.9 Official copy prevails.   If the language of the official copy of a statute conflicts with the language of any subsequent printing or reprinting of the statute, the language of the official copy prevails.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.9]
IA Code § 4.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.10 - Reenactment of statutes — continuation.

4.10 Reenactment of statutes — continuation.   A statute which is reenacted, revised or amended is intended to be a continuation of the prior statute and not a new enactment, so far as it is the same as the prior statute.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.10]
IA Code § 4.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.11 - Conflicting amendments to same statutes — interpretation.

4.11 Conflicting amendments to same statutes — interpretation.   If amendments to the same statute are enacted at the same or different sessions of the general assembly, one amendment without reference to another, the amendments are to be harmonized, if possible, so that effect may be given to each. If the amendments are irreconcilable, the latest in date of enactment by the general assembly prevails.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.11]
IA Code § 4.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES|Section 4.12 - Acts or statutes are severable.

4.12 Acts or statutes are severable.   If any provision of an Act or statute or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the Act or statute which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the Act or statute are severable.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §4.12]  Referred to in §533C.903