SF 389: 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.

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: 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. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee · as SSB 1086
2. February 4, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Townsend and Webster · as SSB 1086
3. February 18, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 1086
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 389 · as SSB 1086
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