IA HF259

Expands public meeting notice requirements for governmental bodies to include three methods: advising news media who have filed a notice request, posting in a prominent and conspicuous location designated annually by the governmental body that is visible at all times, and posting on any internet site maintained by the body

Requires that if a tentative agenda is amended before a meeting, the agenda must be marked "AMENDED," the amended provisions identified, and new notice provided through all required methods

Mandates at least 24 hours advance notice for meeting cancellations, with as much notice as reasonably possible required when 24 hours is impossible or impractical for good cause

Applies to electronic meetings of governmental bodies, public appointment and employment notices under veterans preference laws, and notices for whole grade sharing agreements between school districts