Bills › 89th General Assembly
SSB 3118
Topics:State governmentCities & counties
Same legislation: HSB 663
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 8, 2022
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Government groups in Iowa can now hold meetings online even if they are able to meet in person. Under the current rules, these groups can only meet electronically if meeting in person is impossible or too difficult. This change allows them to use electronic meetings more easily as long as they follow specific rules.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to electronic meetings of a governmental body under Code chapter (open meetings). The bill allows a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means even when it is possible or practical to conduct the meeting in person if the governmental body complies with certain procedural requirements. Under current law, a governmental body is only allowed to conduct a meeting by electronic means if it is impossible or impractical for the meeting to be held in person and if in compliance with certain procedural requirements.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 8, 2022. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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