Description
-Increase damages for those who violate open meetings laws to $1000-$5000 (previously $100-$500)
-Requires a court to issue an order removing a member of a governmental body from office if that member has engaged in a prior violation of open meetings laws regardless of whether damages were assessed against the member during the member's term, which is a prerequisite to removal under current law.
-Requires members elected or appointed to a governmental body to take an educational course provided by the governmental body on the provisions of open meetings and open records laws that are relevant to the member's position.
Related Bills: HF 2062
Status:
Recent Actions
Position: Track
Topic/Subject: Operations
Last Modified: 05/22/2024
More Information
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF 2539