This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to standardize the notice requirements for local government actions, aligning them with the provisions of section 362.3. Key changes include the elimination of specific notice periods, such as the previous requirement of at least ten days' notice for public hearings related to city resolutions and budget certifications. Instead, the bill stipulates that notice must be published at least once, for a period of not less than four nor more than twenty days before the hearing or action. Additionally, it specifies that the notice must be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the city, or if the city has a population of 200 or less, by posting in three designated public places.

The bill also modifies the procedures for public hearings related to the state building code, city discontinuance resolutions, and council member reductions, among others. For instance, it removes the requirement for a specific number of days' notice prior to public hearings and instead mandates compliance with the new standardized notice requirements. These changes aim to streamline the process and ensure that all local government actions are communicated effectively to the public while maintaining transparency and public participation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103A.12, 368.3, 362.3, 24.2A, 404.2