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Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body
Proposed by the Public Information Board, Iowa · their explanation · all agency proposals
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 388
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 388 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 388 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Government groups must follow new rules when announcing their meetings to the public. They have to tell news organizations about the meetings, post notices in a visible spot, and put them on their websites. If a meeting is canceled or the agenda changes, the group must provide a new notice to let people know.1
Read the official explanation
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. 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. The bill requires a governmental body to provide notice if a meeting is canceled. The notice must be given at least hours prior to the start of the meeting or, for good cause shown, as soon as reasonably possible.4 (public notice).11 (procedure for whole grade sharing agreements).
Senate subcommittee
Named February 4, 2025. On February 18, 2025 it recommended passage.
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- HSB 578 Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2490Very similar
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