By Des Moines Sun |
Mar 26, 2024
DES MOINES - Representative Phil Thompson (R-Boone) successfully led the passage of House File 2661 through the Iowa House on Monday, March 25th. The bill, aimed at supporting law enforcement, contains three significant policies.The first major change outlined in the bill is related to IPERS for Sheriffs and Deputies, which includes an increase in the applicable percentage for retirement benefit payments. Additionally, the bill ensures that individuals charged with the murder of a peace officer or corrections officer, or felonious assault of an officer, are not eligible...