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Senate debates bill restricting DEI practices by city and county governments
Summary
Senate File 507 drew extended debate over whether the bill would bar local governments from contracting for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions, requiring DEI statements, or giving preferential consideration based on DEI statements, while preserving an exception for law-enforcement training under Iowa Code section 80B.11G.
Senate File 507 drew floor debate after being called up for opening remarks, as senators questioned whether the bill’s prohibitions on local DEI practices would limit recruitment and training used by law enforcement and other public services.
"Senate file 507 prohibits city and county governments, including boards and offices of the same, from adopting any ordinance, motions, resolutions, amendments, or policies, except as provided by state or federal law that do any of the payment employee or contracts with a third party to perform duties of a DEI office. Compels requires, induces, or solicits any person to provide a DEI statement or gives preferential consideration to any person based on provisions within a DEI statement," an opening speaker on…
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