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Senate adopts concurrent resolution to confirm Bernardo Granware as ombudsman
Summary
The Iowa Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 to confirm Bernardo Granware as ombudsman for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026; the resolution passed by roll call, 45–1, and was ordered messaged to the House.
Senator Klemish called up Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 and explained the resolution would "approve and confirm the appointment of Bernardo Granware as ombudsman." The sponsor cited statutory authority and said the legislative council appointed Granware for a four‑year term commencing July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by both chambers.
Pursuant to the code section cited on the floor, the Senate required a constitutional majority and conducted a record vote. The secretary read several aye votes aloud (for example, Senators Dawson, Bussella, Westrich, Lofgren, Taylor, Webster and Townsend were recorded as voting aye). The secretary reported 45 ayes and 1 nay; the presiding officer declared the concurrent resolution adopted.
Senator Klemish asked unanimous consent to immediately message the resolution to the House; the request was granted. The Senate then ordered a Republican caucus and was at ease.
The concurrent resolution confirms the appointment and does not itself create an office or appropriation; it approves an appointment made by the legislative council and sets the ombudsman term as stated in the resolution.
