First established in 1955 by the General Assembly as the Legislative Research Bureau to provide reference and research assistance to legislators and legislative committees and help in drafting bills. It was renamed the Legislative Service Bureau in 1969, and given additional responsibilities.
Some or all of these records are available to search in the Iowa History Collections Catalog
Record holdings in the State Archives include:
| Series Title | Date Span |
|---|---|
Legislative Council, Fiscal Committee: Minutes, Reports, and Supporting Material | 1961-1998 |
Legislative Council: Minutes, Reports, and Supporting Materials | 1955-2002 |
Redistricting Records | 1970-1971 |
Legislature - Interim Study Committee Minutes, Reports, and Supporting Materials | 1955-2008 |
Legislature - Standing Committee Minutes (During Interim) | 1985-1996 |