This bill amends Section 22.3 of the Iowa Code to establish that a lawful custodian of public records cannot charge members of the general assembly for examining or copying public records that they are entitled to access under Section 22.2, which outlines the right to examine public records, and is subject to confidentiality restrictions in Section 22.7. The new subsection explicitly states that this exemption from fees applies to all public records that any individual has the right to examine.

Additionally, the bill specifies that Section 25B.2, subsection 3, which typically allows political subdivisions to avoid compliance with state mandates if funding is not provided, does not apply to this Act. This means that political subdivisions will be required to comply with any state mandates included in the bill, ensuring that members of the general assembly can access public records without incurring fees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22.3