Iowa HF239 establishes the office of the consumer advocate as an independent agency, altering its appointment process and operational structure.

Iowa HF239 transforms the office of the consumer advocate from a division of the department of justice into an independent agency. The bill mandates the governor to appoint the consumer advocate from a list of three candidates recommended by a committee. This committee comprises the secretary of agriculture, the auditor of state, and the treasurer of state. The consumer advocate serves a five-year term and has the discretion to allocate and charge expenses directly to parties involved in proceedings before the commission.

Iowa HF239 establishes the office of the consumer advocate as an independent agency, altering its appointment process and operational structure.

Iowa HF239 transforms the office of the consumer advocate from a division of the department of justice into an independent agency. The bill mandates the governor to appoint the consumer advocate from a list of three candidates recommended by a committee. This committee comprises the secretary of agriculture, the auditor of state, and the treasurer of state. The consumer advocate serves a five-year term and has the discretion to allocate and charge expenses directly to parties involved in proceedings before the commission.