Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments pass a bill that defines and lists security camera footage from the Iowa Capitol building as "confidential records."

Highlights:

• Defines and lists security camera footage from the Iowa Capitol building as "confidential records." (Sec. 1-4).

• Increases fines for violations to between $500 and $2,500 from the current range of between $100 and $500 (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires that a member of a government body be removed from office if they engaged in a prior violation of open meetings laws (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that, additionally, newly elected and appointed public officials would have to complete a training on open records laws when they take office (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that defines and lists security camera footage from the Iowa Capitol building as "confidential records."

Highlights:

• Defines and lists security camera footage from the Iowa Capitol building as "confidential records." (Sec. 1-4).

• Increases fines for violations to between $500 and $2,500 from the current range of between $100 and $500 (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires that a member of a government body be removed from office if they engaged in a prior violation of open meetings laws (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that, additionally, newly elected and appointed public officials would have to complete a training on open records laws when they take office (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text