Iowa § 380.3 - 380.3 Two considerations before final passage — how waived.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 380.3 — 380.3 Two considerations before final passage — how waived., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 380.3. 380.3 Two considerations before final passage — how waived.
A proposed ordinance or amendment must be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed, unless this requirement is suspended by a recorded vote of not less than three-fourths of all of the members of the council. If a proposed ordinance, amendment, or resolution fails to receive sufficient votes for passage at any consideration and vote thereon, the proposed ordinance, amendment, or resolution shall be considered defeated. [R60, §1122; C73, §489; C97, §682; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5716; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §366.3; C75, 77, 79, 81, §380.3] 88 Acts, ch 1246, §5; 97 Acts, ch 168, §3, 4 Referred to in §321P.2 Fri Dec 12 20:11:05 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 380.3 (18, 0)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 380.3
What does Iowa Code § 380.3 cover?
Section 380.3 ("380.3 Two considerations before final passage — how waived.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 380.3?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 380.3" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 380.3 apply to my situation?
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