A bill for an act relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body.
This bill requires Iowa governmental bodies to provide clearer public notice for meetings by mandating three specific methods: posting visible notices at their main office or meeting location, emailing news media who requested updates, and sharing notices on official websites. Notices must include meeting details and tentative agendas, with any changes marked "AMENDED" and re-notified. It requires at least 24 hours' notice before meetings or cancellations (unless impractical), applying to all meetings - including electronic ones - and specific notices like veterans' appointments and grade-sharing agreements. The law aims to standardize how the public receives meeting information, ensuring consistent access to government transparency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government.
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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