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IA HF768

IA HF768
A bill for an act relating to the filing of complaints with the Iowa public information board.(Formerly HSB 77.)

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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a person has 90 days, rather than 60 days under current law, to file a complaint with the Iowa public information board after an alleged violation of Code chapter 21 (open meetings) or Code chapter 22 (open records) occurred or the complainant could have become aware of the alleged violation.

AI Summary

This bill extends the time period for filing complaints with the Iowa Public Information Board from 60 days to 90 days after an alleged violation of open meetings (Chapter 21) or open records (Chapter 22) laws occurs or could have been reasonably discovered. Currently, individuals such as citizens, taxpayers, the attorney general, or county attorneys who believe a government entity has violated transparency laws must file a complaint within 60 days, but this bill would provide them with an additional 30 days to initiate the complaint process. The change allows more time for individuals to become aware of potential violations and seek resolution through the Public Information Board, which is responsible for reviewing and addressing complaints related to open government regulations. All complaints filed with the board will continue to remain public records, ensuring transparency in the complaint process.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Government (House)

Last Action

Rereferred to State Government. H.J. 1221. (on 05/15/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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