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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 578: Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body

Became HF 2490 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. _____ 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. If a tentative agenda has been posted and is amended, the amended agenda shall be marked “AMENDED”, the amended provisions identified, and a new notice provided.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

  • Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
  • Rep. Rob Johnson (D) · rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Public Information Board

In plain words

  1. January 20, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Siegrist, Dunwell, Johnson and R
  3. February 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee
  5. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2490

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB578