The Iowa House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed a complaint against two state representatives who also serve as state troopers.
Cameron Stotz of Waukee filed the complaint, alleging it was a conflict of interest for the lawmakers to vote on a bill setting pay grades for troopers and other employees in the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
House Ethics Committee Chair Bill Gustoff said neither lawmaker violated House ethics rules and suggested Stotz appeared to be pursuing a personal vendetta against Rep. Joshua Meggers. Meggers issued Stotz a speeding ticket nearly two years ago.
Stotz said his complaint raised legitimate concerns about active state employees who serve as lawmakers voting on legislation that affects their salaries and retirement benefits.
