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PAG LIN 1 1 Section 1. Section 721.1, Code 2001, is amended by adding 1 2 the following new subsections: 1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 3. Falsifies a writing, or knowingly 1 4 delivers a falsified writing, with the knowledge that the 1 5 writing will become a public record of a government body. 1 6 NEW SUBSECTION. 4. For purposes of this section, 1 7 "government body" and "public record" mean the same as defined 1 8 in section 22.1. 1 9 EXPLANATION 1 10 This bill creates new Code subsections 721.1(3) and (4) 1 11 concerning felonious misconduct by a public officer or 1 12 employee. 1 13 The bill prohibits a public officer or employee from 1 14 falsifying a writing, or knowingly delivering a falsified 1 15 writing, knowing the writing will become a public record of a 1 16 government body. 1 17 The bill further provides a cross reference to the 1 18 statutory definitions of "public record" and "government body" 1 19 as defined in the public records law. By doing so the use of 1 20 the term "public record" in Code subsection 721.1(2) is also 1 21 tied to the definition in the public records law, Code chapter 1 22 22. The Code subsection 721.1(2) deals with falsification of 1 23 a document already considered to be a public record. 1 24 A public officer or employee who commits a violation of 1 25 this bill commits a class "D" felony. A class "D" felony is 1 26 punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a 1 27 fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500. A criminal 1 28 penalty surcharge equal to 30 percent of the imposed fine also 1 29 applies. 1 30 LSB 1129DP 79 1 31 rh/cf/24
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