Notice of Intended Action

Functions of division, rescind ch 40

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HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT[421]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to functions of division
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 40, “Functions of Division,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 216A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385.

Purpose and Summary

The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to rescind a chapter that is no longer applicable due to the passage of 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385, which consolidated Iowa’s boards and commissions.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 16, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●November 12, 2024

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 6.

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 January 17, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Victoria L. Daniels
Department of Health and Human Services
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515.829.6021
Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

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

January 14, 2025
9 to 10 a.m.

Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 281 130 323
Passcode: XDpFQ2

January 17, 2025
9 to 10 a.m.

Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 254 845 374
Passcode: hPYxD2

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 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 40.

Open For Comments

This notice is open for comments for 27 more day(s). If you'd like to comment, select or click the text you wish to comment on in the document, or click the button below to make a general comment about the document. Comments will be collected through 1/17/2025

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Public Hearing

Official Document

The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.

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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 12/11/2024.

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