Fiscal Note
Fiscal Services Division
HF 2539 – Public Records, Education and Enforcement (LSB5526HV.1)
Staff Contact: Joey Lovan (515.242.5925) joey.lovan@legis.iowa.gov
Fiscal Note Version – Final Action
Description
House File 2539 increases the penalty for violation by a member of a governmental body of Iowa
Code chapter 21 to no more than $2,500 and no less than $500 in damages. This Bill also
increases the penalty for a member of a governmental body who knowingly violates Iowa Code
chapter 21 to no more than $12,500 and no less than $5,000 in damages. The Bill also removes
the requirement that damages need to have been assessed during a member’s term due to a
previous violation of Iowa Code chapter 21 for a court to issue an order removing a member of a
governmental body from office.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of HF 2539 is anticipated to be minimal.
Source
Iowa Public Information Board
/s/ Jennifer Acton
May 14, 2024
Doc ID 1449682
The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in developing this
fiscal note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services Agency upon request.
www.legis.iowa.gov
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Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21.6
Enrolled: 21.2