Notice of Intended Action

Agency procedure for rulemaking, ch 4

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SCHOOL BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE[289]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to agency procedure for rulemaking
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The School Budget Review Committee hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 4, “Agency Procedure for Rule Making,” and to adopt a new Chapter 4, “Agency Procedure for Rulemaking,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 257.30(2).

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 257.30 through 257.32.

Purpose and Summary

This rulemaking is proposed pursuant to Executive Order 10.The rulemaking streamlines the rules and removes unnecessarily restrictive terms.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 8, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●January 28, 2025

No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received.

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 Committee for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 289—Chapter 8.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Committee no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 22, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Stephanie Edler
School Budget Review Committee
Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146
Phone: 515.689.2258
Email: stephanie.edler@iowa.gov

Public Hearing

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

April 22, 2025
8 to 8:30 a.m.

State Board Room
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa

April 22, 2025
1 to 1:30 p.m.

State Board Room
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa

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 Committee 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 289—Chapter 4 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 4

AGENCY PROCEDURE FOR RULEMAKING

The school budget review committee hereby adopts, with the following exceptions and amendments, the Uniform Rules of Agency Procedure relating to agency procedure for rulemaking, which are published at www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/Rules/Current/UniformRules.pdf on the general assembly’s website.

289—4.3(17A) Public rulemaking docket.

4.3(2) Anticipated rulemaking. In lieu of the words “(commission, board, council, director)”, insert “school budget review committee”.

289—4.4(17A) Notice of proposed rulemaking.

4.4(3) Notices mailed. In lieu of the words “(specific time period)”, insert “three years”.

289—4.5(17A) Public participation.

4.5(1) Written comments. In lieu of the words “(identify office and address)”, insert “the School Budget Review Committee, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146”.

289—4.6(17A) Regulatory analysis.

4.6(3) Mailing list. In lieu of the words “(designate office)” insert “the School Budget Review Committee, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146”.

289—4.10(17A) Exemptions from public rulemaking procedures. Delete subrule 4.10(2) entitled “Categories exempt”.

289—4.11(17A) Concise statement of reasons.

4.11(1) General. In lieu of the words “(specify the office and address)”, insert “the School Budget Review Committee, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146”.

289—4.13(17A) Agency rulemaking record.

4.13(2) Contents.

c.In lieu of the words “(agency head)”, insert “chairperson”.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.4.

School Budget Review Committee


This Organization is a part of the Education Department

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Official Document

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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 4/2/2025.

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Administrative Rule References

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Rule 289-4.1 Rule 289-4.10 Rule 289-4.11 Rule 289-4.13 Rule 289-4.4 Rule 289-4.5 Rule 289-4.6 Rule -4.10(2)

Iowa Code References

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Iowa Code 17A.4
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