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Relating to proofs of publication of public notices
Topics:Courts & civil lawState government
Same legislation: HF 877
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 24, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 5, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 877
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 877 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 877 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Newspapers can now charge a fee to provide extra details, like a notarized statement, when proving they published a public notice. This rule applies to newspapers and government agencies that request these documents. It also makes these proofs of publication officially acceptable to use as evidence in court.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to proofs of publication of public notices. The bill defines “proof of publication” as a document that includes the published document, date of publication, and the name of the newspaper of publication or a statement that the document was posted on the statewide public notice internet site, as applicable. The bill allows a newspaper to charge a fee, not to exceed the actual costs of preparation, for a proof of publication that includes additional elements, including a notarized affidavit requested by a government body. The bill categorizes a proof of publication as an admissible writing or record under the rules of evidence.
House subcommittee
Named February 24, 2025. On March 4, 2025 it recommended passage.
- Rep. Heather Hora REmail
- Rep. Scheetz
- Rep. Derek Wulf REmail
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