A bill for an act relating to proofs of publication of public notices.

This bill defines what qualifies as a valid "proof of publication" for government public notices, requiring documents to include the notice content, publication date, newspaper name, or confirmation of online posting on Iowa's statewide public notice site. It prohibits newspapers from charging government entities (like cities or counties) for basic proof of publication but allows fees covering actual costs for extras like notarized affidavits. The law also updates annual fee adjustments for publication rates using the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect local governments publishing notices and the newspapers that publish them.