ARC 9358C

LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION[286]

Adopted and Filed

The Commission of Libraries hereby rescinds Chapter 1, “Organization and Operation,” Chapter 2, “Public Records and Fair Information Practices,” Chapter 3, “Statewide Programs and Agreements,” Chapter 6, “Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Program,” Chapter 7, “Internet Use Policy,” Chapter 10, “Waivers from Administrative Rules,” Chapter 11, “Declaratory Orders,” and Chapter 12, “Petitions for Rule Making,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 8A.104(5) and 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 8A.104 and 8A.201 through 8A.234.

Purpose and Summary

This rulemaking is intended to rescind redundant and outdated Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure from the Libraries and Information Services Division[286]. In addition, the rulemaking rescinds State Library chapters regarding statewide programs, the Library Services and Technology Act Program, and the Library’s Internet Use Policy. Iowa Code section 8A.202 lists the Division’s duties and responsibilities pertaining to library services. These duties were moved to the Division through State government alignment in 2023. The State Library of Iowa’s Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure are now redundant because the Division has the same set of rules. The other chapters under agency [286] are also being rescinded as part of Executive Order 10 because of redundant and outdated language.

Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking

Adoption of Rulemaking

This rulemaking was adopted by the Commission on May 23, 2025.

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 Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

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).

Effective Date

This rulemaking will become effective on July 16, 2025.

The following rulemaking action is adopted: