ARC 0382D

ARC 0382D

HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT[421]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to rescission of chapters
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 1, “Organization and Operations,” Chapter 20, “Functions of Division,” Chapter 21, “Community Services Block Grant (CSBG),” Chapter 22, “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),” Chapter 23, “Weatherization,” and Chapter 25, “Individual Development Account (IDA),” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapters 216A and 541A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

     The chapters in legacy agency [421] are due for Red Tape Review in 2026. As part of that review and under the government realignment authorized by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, these chapters are proposed to be rescinded. Some of the chapters are concurrently proposed to be repromulgated under agency [441] (ARCs 0379D, 0381D, 0383D, and 0384D, IAB 6/24/26).

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 13, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   June 2, 2026

Fiscal Impact

     This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 2504.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

     Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

     Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 1.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 20.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 21.

    ITEM 4.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 22.

    ITEM 5.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 23.

    ITEM 6.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 25.