Where and How to Get Legislative Information

Legislative Information Office
The mission of the Legislative Information Office is to provide nonpartisan information on the Iowa General Assembly.

THE LIO is a primary contact for information concerning the Iowa General Assembly. As a division of the nonpartisan Legislative Service Bureau, the Legislature's legal services agency, the LIO has access to the most current information on the actions and procedures of the Iowa Legislature. The LIO responds to inquiries from the general public, public and private agencies, as well as business interests as it provides nonpartisan information about the Iowa General Assembly. Legislative information may be accessed by the public on a computer terminal located in the LIO.
Location/mailing address of the LIO: The Legislative Information Office is located on the ground floor of the Iowa State Capitol (Room 16) at the foot of the east stairs. Legislative Information Office, Iowa State Capitol, Room 16, East 9th and Grand, Des Moines, IA 50319.
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri (Extended hours when the Iowa Legislature is in session.)
Phone Numbers:
   515.281.5129 - LIO has no toll-free telephone number and no fax machine available
   515.281.5869 - Provides a voice recording of daily schedules for "Today in the Senate" and "Today in the House" as well as interim schedules.

Legislative Service Bureau
Additional primary source/resource for information concerning the Iowa General Assembly.
Location/mailing address: Legislative Service Bureau, Iowa State Capitol, 3rd floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone number: 515.281.3566
   Interim Calendar, published weekly, during the interim a schedule of legislative activities mailed upon request ($10.60 mailing fee charged). Recorded schedules: 515.281.5869
   Interim Briefings and Study Committee Minutes, copies available upon request.
   Iowa Code and Administrative Rules, available on CDROM (fee charged).

Legislative Service Bureau Research Library
Research and information on legislation from previous legislative sessions.
Phone number: 515.281.3312

Legislative Bill Service
To receive all the Senate and House Bills, Journals, and Clip Sheets, contact Wallace Homestead Printing, Inc. 515.282.5168. A fee is charged and a deposit is required. Bill packets may also be picked up daily at the Iowa State Capitol, contact the House Finance Office: 515.281.5879.

To Reach a Legislator During the Legislative Session
Location/mailing address: Iowa Senate or Iowa House of Representatives, Iowa State Capitol, East 9th and Grand, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319. To reach your legislators when the Legislature is not in session, contact them at their home addresses and telephone numbers.
The Iowa Senate Switchboard: 515.281.3371, TTY accessibility: 515.281.3789
The Iowa House of Representatives Switchboard: 515.281.3221, TTY accessibility: 515.281.8455

Computer Access to Legislation/Internet Access/Home Page
Web site address: www.legis.state.ia.us
Web site support: webmaster@legis.state.ia.us
Location/mailing address: The Legislative Computer Support Bureau, Lucas State Office Building, Ground Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone number: 515.281.7840

Law Library
Information and research on the Code of Iowa, research on past legislation (1846 to present). Statutes and case law information for all 50 states, legal journals and individual titles on special subject, federal laws. regulations and case law. The Law Library has a public access computer and photocopier as well as a public access fax machine for out-going information.
Location/mailing address: Law Library, Iowa State Capitol, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone Number: 515.281.5124
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri

Tours of the Capitol
General building tours, dome tours, educational and special tours. (Pre-scheduling is preferred.)
Location/mailing address: Capitol Tour Desk, Iowa State Capitol, 1st Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Tour Guide hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 3pm
Phone Number: 515.281.5591 to schedule tours of the Iowa State Capitol
Capitol hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm, Sat-Sun, Holidays, 8am - 4pm

US Congressional Information
US Congressional Office of Legislative Information and Status, 2nd and D Street SW, Ford Office Building, Room 696, Washington, DC 20515, 202.225.1772.

Additional Website Links

MAP Iowa: Money & Politics Iowa is a newsletter that reports contributions made to legislators and legislative candidates. It researches other legislative issues and reports them on their website www.mapiowa.org.
MAP Iowa, 502 1/2 Brabant Laan, Pella, Iowa 50219. 515.628.8100 FAX 515.628.8945

League of Women Voters of Iowa: Non partisan legislative information and election information is reported. Also inquire about LWV legislative issues and local chapter information on their website www.lwvia.org.
LWV of Iowa, PO Box 93775, Des Moines, Iowa 50393-3775. 515.777.9739

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