Iowa SF2059 expands protections for state employees, including executive branch appointees, against adverse actions for lawful disclosures and.

Iowa SF2059 amends the definition of "state employee" to include appointed officers of the executive branch, ensuring they receive protections against adverse actions for disclosing violations of law or rule, mismanagement, abuse of funds, authority, or threats to public health or safety. It also protects against adverse actions for not participating in charitable contributions or donations. The bill mandates that the Department of Administrative Services or the State Board of Regents inform new officers of these protections.

Iowa SF2059 expands protections for state employees, including executive branch appointees, against adverse actions for lawful disclosures and.

Iowa SF2059 amends the definition of "state employee" to include appointed officers of the executive branch, ensuring they receive protections against adverse actions for disclosing violations of law or rule, mismanagement, abuse of funds, authority, or threats to public health or safety. It also protects against adverse actions for not participating in charitable contributions or donations. The bill mandates that the Department of Administrative Services or the State Board of Regents inform new officers of these protections.