ARC 0642D

ARC 0642D

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE[129]

Notice of Intended Action

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

    The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 8, “Information Technology Governance,” Chapter 10, “Procurement of Information Technology,” Chapter 20, “Broadband Infrastructure—Targeted Service Areas,” Chapter 21, “Broadband Infrastructure—Project Certification,” and Chapter 22, “Broadband Grants Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 8.5(7) and Executive Order 10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 8.

Purpose and Summary

    The OCIO is now consolidated into the Department of Management (DOM). Chapters 8, 10, 20, 21, and 22, concerning governance of information technology, procurement of information technology, and the broadband grant program, are no longer necessary and can be rescinded. Replacement rules will be drafted to the extent required by law. In addition, the DOM intends to implement agency policy to address numerous issues addressed by this rulemaking.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 5, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   August 31, 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 OCIO for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the OCIO no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 6, 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 OCIO 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 129—Chapter 8.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 129—Chapter 10.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 129—Chapter 20.

    ITEM 4.  Rescind and reserve 129—Chapter 21.

    ITEM 5.  Rescind and reserve 129—Chapter 22.