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House confirms Bernardo O'Granweier as state ombudsman
Summary
The House passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 to approve Bernardo O'Granweier as Iowa's legislative ombudsman. The resolution passed by roll call with a constitutional majority; the clerk recorded 94 ayes, 0 no, 6 absent or not voting.
The Iowa House on the floor approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 to confirm the appointment of Bernardo O'Granweier as the state's ombudsman.
"The house senate concurrent resolution 101 is simply a resolution to approve and confirm the appointment of Bernardo O'Granweier as ombudsman of the state of Iowa," a member introducing the measure said during opening remarks. The resolution was read by the clerk and moved for final passage. The clerk recorded the vote: "Those voting I 94. Those voting no, 0. Absent or not voting, 6." The chair declared the resolution passed by a constitutional majority.
The ombudsman position was described on the floor as the only executive appointment confirmed through the legislative process. There was no extended debate recorded on the measure. The House also agreed without objection to the resolution's title.
Next steps: SCR 101 will be transmitted as required by legislative procedure for final processing.
