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Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body

Proposed by the Public Information Board, Iowa · all agency proposals

Topics:State government

Same legislation: HF 2490

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Also covers HF 2490.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2490
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2490 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2490 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Government groups must follow new rules when announcing their meetings, such as telling news media about the meeting and posting notices in a visible spot and online. If a meeting agenda changes, the group must clearly mark it as "AMENDED" and show exactly what was updated. These rules also apply to certain public job openings and school grade-sharing agreements.1

Read the official explanation

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. 4 (public notice).11 (procedure for whole grade sharing agreements).

Changed since by amendment S-5116; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§21.4

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 26 undecided · Who →

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HSB 578Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 2490Became lawfrom HSB 578

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