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IA SF388

IA SF388
A bill for an act relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body.(Formerly SSB 1087.)


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. The bill requires the act of giving notice of a meeting of a governmental body to include (1) advising the news media who have filed a request for notice with the governmental body as provided under current law, (2) posting the notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually by the governmental body, in a manner such that the notice is visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site as specified in the bill. If a tentative agenda has been posted and is amended, the amended agenda shall be marked “AMENDED”, the amended provisions identified, and a new notice provided. The bill requires a governmental body to provide notice if a meeting is canceled. The notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting or, for good cause shown, as soon as reasonably possible. By operation of law, notice for electronic meetings of governmental bodies as provided in Code section 21.8 (electronic meetings) shall comply with the notice requirements in Code section 21.4 (public notice). In addition, the bill applies to notices for public appointment and employment under Code section 35C.1 (veterans preference —— appointments and employment —— applications) and notices for whole grade sharing agreements under Code section 282.11 (procedure for whole grade sharing agreements).

AI Summary

This bill modifies the public notice requirements for meetings of governmental bodies in Iowa, enhancing transparency and accessibility of government meetings. The bill requires governmental bodies to provide notice of meetings through three specific methods: (1) advising news media who have requested notice, (2) posting a notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually and visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site maintained by the governmental body. The bill introduces additional requirements for meeting notices, including marking amended agendas as "AMENDED" and identifying specific changes when an agenda is modified. Furthermore, the bill now mandates that governmental bodies provide notice if a meeting is canceled, with the notice to be given at least 24 hours prior to the meeting's start or cancellation, or as soon as reasonably possible if giving advance notice is impossible. These changes aim to improve public access to information about governmental meetings by ensuring more comprehensive and timely notification methods.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Government (Senate)

Last Action

Referred to State Government. S.J. 1057. (on 06/16/2025)

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