ARC 0708D

ARC 0708D

VETERANS AFFAIRS, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF[801]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to veterans commemorative property
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 15, “Veterans Commemorative Property,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new Chapter 15 with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 35A.5 and 37A.1 and Executive Order 10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 35A.5 and 37A.1 and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    This proposed rulemaking is intended to update procedures, reduce unnecessary text, and eliminate obsolete information.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on September 16, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   October 9, 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 801—Chapter 1.

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 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 801—Chapter 15 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 15

VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE PROPERTY

801—15.1(37A) Notification procedure.

    15.1(1) Notification. Prior to the sale, trade or transfer of veterans commemorative property as defined by Iowa Code chapter 37A, a person who owns or controls a property where veterans commemorative property has been placed shall provide notice to the department at least 60 days prior to the proposed transaction date.

    15.1(2) Notification forms. Notification forms may be obtained from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, Camp Dodge, Bldg. 3465, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1824, or from the department’s website at va.iowa.gov.

801—15.2(37A) Transaction approval. Upon receipt of transaction notification and supporting documentation, the department will review the request within 60 days under the criteria prescribed by Iowa Code section 37A.1(2).

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 37A.1.