A bill for an act creating the Iowa state archives and records authority, providing penalties, and making appropriations.

HF 2567 creates the Iowa State Archives and Records Authority to preserve and manage the state’s historical government records. It establishes a governing board with a state archivist, public members, legislative representatives, and an academic expert, requiring two physical research centers (in Des Moines and Iowa City) and a digital memory library for Iowa’s industrial, cultural, and agricultural history. The authority sets policies for state agencies to retain, organize, and make accessible records documenting Iowa’s development, including digital content. This law directly affects all state agencies responsible for creating and managing government records.