SF 388: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 4, 2025

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Thomas Townsend (D) · thomas.townsend@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@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. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee · as SSB 1087
2. February 4, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Townsend and Webster · as SSB 1087
3. February 18, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 1087
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 388 · as SSB 1087
5. February 20, 2025Filed in the Senate
6. February 20, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
7. June 16, 2025Sent to the Senate State Government committee