A bill for an act relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body.

HF 259 amends Iowa law to update public notice requirements for governmental body meetings. It requires bodies to notify the public about meeting details (time, date, place, tentative agenda) by: (1) informing news media that requested notice, (2) posting notices prominently at their office or meeting location, and (3) publishing notices on their official website. The bill mandates that amended agendas be marked "AMENDED" with changes identified, and requires at least 24 hours' notice before meetings (or as soon as possible with good cause for shorter notice). This applies to all governmental bodies in Iowa, including electronic meetings, public appointments, and school district agreements.