HF 263: Relating to the definition of meeting under Iowa’s open meetings law

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2023

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Michael R. Bergan (R) · michael.bergan@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Amy Nielsen (D) · amy.nielsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa League of Cities; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Iowans for Tax Relief

Against: Common Good Iowa

In plain words

1. February 13, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 20, 2023House subcommittee named: Collins, Bergan and Nielsen
3. February 22, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 24, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 28, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 497
6. March 7, 2023Withdrawn