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IA SF2131
IA SF2131A bill for an act relating to publication requirements for official publications.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the publication of official public notices. If no newspaper meeting the requirements set forth in Code section 618.3 (requirements for newspaper for official publication) exists, the bill allows a governmental entity to satisfy public notice requirements through publication of a public notice on both the internet site of a radio station that broadcasts in the jurisdiction of the governmental entity and on the statewide public notice internet site, if such an internet site exists. The bill requires the operator of a radio station internet site to charge a rate of not more than $25 nor less than $10 for posting an official publication. The bill makes conforming changes regarding the publication of official public notices in newspapers.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for publishing official public notices by allowing governmental entities to use alternative methods if a suitable newspaper, as defined by Code section 618.3, is unavailable in their jurisdiction. Specifically, if no such newspaper exists, a governmental entity can satisfy public notice requirements by publishing on both the internet site of a radio station that broadcasts in the area and on a statewide public notice internet site, if one exists. The bill also sets a fee range of $10 to $25 for radio station internet sites to post these official publications and makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding newspaper publications for official notices.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate State Government Committee (11:00:00 2/18/2026 RM 116) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2131 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2131.html |
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