This bill amends Section 20.3 of the Iowa Code by designating correctional officers employed by the Iowa Department of Corrections as public safety employees under the public employment relations Act. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to subsection 11, which recognizes correctional officers in this capacity. This designation allows correctional officers to benefit from collective bargaining procedures that are specifically tailored for public safety employees, which differ from those applicable to other public employees.

Additionally, the bill includes applicability provisions stating that the new designation will apply to collective bargaining procedures initiated under Chapter 20 on or after the effective date of the Act. This change aims to enhance the rights and negotiation processes for correctional officers, aligning their employment conditions with those of other public safety personnel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20.3