IA HF877

Defines "proof of publication" as a document containing the published notice, date of publication, and either the newspaper name or a statement that the document was posted on the statewide public notice internet site

Prohibits newspapers from charging government bodies a fee for basic proof of publication of public notices

Allows newspapers to charge a fee not exceeding actual preparation costs for proofs of publication that include additional elements, such as notarized affidavits requested by government bodies

Establishes that a proof of publication constitutes an admissible writing or record under the rules of evidence (Section 622.28)