Iowa HSB247 amends the fees for publication and proof of publication of public notices.

Iowa HSB247 amends Section 618.11 of the Code 2025 to redefine the fees for publication and proof of publication of public notices. The bill prohibits newspapers from charging government bodies for proof of publication, but allows them to charge for additional elements like a notarized affidavit, up to the actual costs of preparation. It also establishes a rate for proof of publication and mandates the director of the department of administrative services to calculate and publish an updated rate annually based on the consumer price index.

Iowa HSB247 amends the fees for publication and proof of publication of public notices.

Iowa HSB247 amends Section 618.11 of the Code 2025 to redefine the fees for publication and proof of publication of public notices. The bill prohibits newspapers from charging government bodies for proof of publication, but allows them to charge for additional elements like a notarized affidavit, up to the actual costs of preparation. It also establishes a rate for proof of publication and mandates the director of the department of administrative services to calculate and publish an updated rate annually based on the consumer price index.