Relating to the definition of meeting under Iowa’s open meetings law

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 13, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 20, 2023
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 24, 2023
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 7, 202397–1
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 29, 2023
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the definition of meeting under the open meetings law (Code chapter 21). The bill amends the definition of a meeting that is subject to the requirements of the open meetings law by narrowing the definition to exclude any functions attended by members of a governmental body comprised of three members or less hosted by a political party or civic organization.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 20, 2023. On February 22, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins REmail
• Rep. Michael R. Bergan REmail
• Rep. Amy Nielsen DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§21.2

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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