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IA HF2401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Ingels

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 21.12 to exempt members of advisory boards, councils, or committees from mandatory open meetings training requirements when the body exists solely to provide advice or recommendations
  • Applies specifically to advisory members appointed by school boards, city councils, or county boards of supervisors
  • Maintains the existing exemption for governmental body members excluded from Iowa Public Information Board jurisdiction under section 23.12
  • Current law requires newly elected or appointed public officials on governmental bodies to complete training on Chapter 21 (open meetings) responsibilities

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to exceptions to member education course requirements for official meetings open to the public.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 257.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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