HF 400: Relating to public records requests

What it does

This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2025

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R) · tom.jeneary@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Newspaper Association; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 23, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee · as HSB 76
2. January 23, 2025House subcommittee named: Collins, Jeneary and Wilburn · as HSB 76
3. January 30, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 76
4. February 12, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 76
5. February 12, 2025Committee vote: 23–0 · as HSB 76
6. February 13, 2025Filed in the House
7. February 13, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 400 · as HSB 76
8. April 3, 2025Sent to the House State Government committee