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IA HSB578
IA HSB578A bill for an act relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body.(See HF 2490.)
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2026
05/03/2026
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) S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 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. 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 Study Bill mandates updated public notice requirements for meetings of governmental bodies, ensuring greater transparency. Specifically, it requires that when a governmental body announces a meeting, they must not only inform news media that have requested such notices but also post the announcement in a prominent and easily visible location designated annually by the body, and on any relevant government-maintained internet site. If a meeting's agenda is changed after it's initially posted, the amended agenda must be clearly marked as "AMENDED," with the changes identified, and a new notice must be issued. These updated rules also apply to notices for public appointments and employment, as well as agreements for sharing entire school grades between districts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2490. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB578 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB578.html |
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