HF 259: Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body

What it does

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) 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.

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2025

• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
• Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Dr. Tanja Garrison; Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Newspaper Association; Iowa Public Information Board

In plain words

1. January 23, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee · as HSB 75
2. January 23, 2025House subcommittee named: Siegrist, Dunwell and Zabner · as HSB 75
3. January 30, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 75
4. February 5, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 75
5. February 5, 2025Committee vote: 23–0 · as HSB 75
6. February 6, 2025Filed in the House
7. February 6, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 259 · as HSB 75
8. March 4, 2025Passed the House, 94–1
9. March 5, 2025Arrived in the Senate
10. June 16, 2025Sent to the Senate State Government committee